What does calorie (th)/second measure?

It measures thermal power as the transfer of thermochemical calories of energy per second.

Where is horsepower (water) commonly used?

It's used in sizing pumps and calculating hydraulic power in water supply, irrigation, and hydropower systems.

Can I use this conversion to directly represent mechanical power output?

No, the conversion equates power magnitude but mechanical power depends on flow and head and cannot be fully represented by thermal units alone.

Convert Calorie (th)/second to Horsepower (water) Power Units

Quickly convert power values from calorie (th)/second to horsepower (water) with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Ideal for HVAC, irrigation, and calorimetry applications.

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Calorie (th)/second to Horsepower (water) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in calorie (th)/second, a unit related to thermal energy flow, into horsepower (water), a mechanical hydraulic power unit. It helps bridge thermal and hydraulic power calculations used in various engineering and scientific fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (th)/second that you want to convert
Select calorie (th)/second as the from-unit and horsepower (water) as the to-unit
Click the convert button to see the result instantly
Refer to provided examples if needed for better understanding

Key Features

Converts thermal power from calorie (thermochemical)/second to water horsepower
Supports applications in HVAC, irrigation, calorimetry, and micro-hydropower
Provides straightforward calculations using a precise conversion rate
Browser-based with user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Includes example calculations to guide users

Examples

Convert 10 calorie (th)/second to horsepower (water): 10 × 0.0056082558 = 0.0561 hp (water)
Convert 100 calorie (th)/second to horsepower (water): 100 × 0.0056082558 = 0.5608 hp (water)

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat flow rates in laboratory calorimetry experiments
Converting legacy thermal power data into mechanical hydraulic power values
Sizing pumps for irrigation, municipal water supply, and HVAC systems
Estimating hydraulic power from available water resources for micro-hydropower setups
Calculating motor power needed based on water flow and head in piping designs

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the thermal versus mechanical nature of these units before converting
Use this converter to compare thermal power rates with hydraulic power demands
Check system-specific parameters like flow rate and head separately when working with water horsepower
Refer to examples to verify your calculations and gain confidence
Use the results as guidance, not as exact mechanical power without considering context

Limitations

Calorie (th)/second is fundamentally a thermal power unit and does not inherently represent mechanical power
Horsepower (water) depends on hydraulic factors like flow and head, which are not accounted for in this conversion
The conversion describes power magnitude equivalence, not the actual physical energy transfer mechanisms

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/second measure?: It measures thermal power as the transfer of thermochemical calories of energy per second.
Where is horsepower (water) commonly used?: It's used in sizing pumps and calculating hydraulic power in water supply, irrigation, and hydropower systems.
Can I use this conversion to directly represent mechanical power output?: No, the conversion equates power magnitude but mechanical power depends on flow and head and cannot be fully represented by thermal units alone.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A unit of power representing one thermochemical calorie of energy transferred per second, equal to 4.184 watts.
Horsepower (water): Mechanical power required or transferred to move water against a head, calculated using flow rate and head; used in pump and hydraulic system design.
Thermochemical calorie: A unit of energy defined exactly as 4.184 joules, used to quantify heat energy in thermal power measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

1.5 watts

4.184 watts

0.0056 watts

Which application commonly uses horsepower (water)?

Laboratory calorimetry

Pump sizing for irrigation systems

Heating-element power specification

Why is converting calorie (th)/second to horsepower (water) useful?

It converts thermal energy rates to mechanical hydraulic power for integrated calculations

It changes units within the same thermal measurement system

It directly measures flow and head in pumps

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