What does 1 calorie (th)/second represent?

It is a unit of power equal to transferring one thermochemical calorie of energy each second, equivalent to 4.184 watts.

How is metric horsepower defined?

Metric horsepower is exactly 735.49875 watts and measures mechanical power output often used for engines and motors.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/second to Horsepower (metric)?

Q: Why convert from calorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric)?

This conversion helps translate thermal power values from calorimetry or legacy sources into mechanical power ratings used in vehicles and industrial equipment.

Convert power units easily from calorie (th)/second, a thermal energy rate, to metric horsepower, a widely used mechanical power unit in automotive and industrial fields.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps transform power measurements from calorie (th)/second, a unit indicating thermal energy transfer per second, into metric horsepower, a common mechanical power measurement particularly used in engines and motors.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/second that you want to convert
Select 'calorie (th)/second' as the input unit and 'horsepower (metric)' as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent power in metric horsepower

Key Features

Converts thermal power units to mechanical power units efficiently
Supports legacy engineering and scientific power measurements
Provides straightforward conversion for industry and laboratory use

Examples

10 calorie (th)/second equals approximately 0.056886568 horsepower (metric)
100 calorie (th)/second equals approximately 0.56886568 horsepower (metric)

Common Use Cases

Converting thermal power reports from laboratory calorimetry into mechanical power units
Translating older engineering literature power specifications into current motor and engine power ratings
Comparing HVAC and industrial process thermal power against mechanical output values

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use consistent units when comparing power values for accuracy
Keep in mind calorie (th)/second measures thermal power which may need efficiency factors to estimate mechanical output
Use conversion to facilitate better communication across scientific, industrial, and automotive domains

Limitations

Calorie (th)/second represents thermal power which doesn't directly equate to mechanical output without efficiency considerations
Metric horsepower is a non-SI unit and conversions to watts are sometimes necessary for scientific precision
Rounding of conversion values can affect calculation accuracy in sensitive technical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 calorie (th)/second represent?: It is a unit of power equal to transferring one thermochemical calorie of energy each second, equivalent to 4.184 watts.
How is metric horsepower defined?: Metric horsepower is exactly 735.49875 watts and measures mechanical power output often used for engines and motors.
Why convert from calorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric)?: This conversion helps translate thermal power values from calorimetry or legacy sources into mechanical power ratings used in vehicles and industrial equipment.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A power unit representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to 4.184 watts.
Metric horsepower: A mechanical power unit equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, used for rating engines and motors.
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie unit defined precisely as 4.184 joules, used in thermal energy calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does 1 calorie (th)/second equal in watts?

3.418 watts

4.184 watts

5.235 watts

What is the exact watt equivalence of metric horsepower?

735.49875 watts

700 watts

745.7 watts

Which industry commonly uses metric horsepower for power ratings?

Automotive industry

Medical research

Fashion design

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