What is horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

It is an imperial power unit equal to 550 foot-pound-force per second, used to rate engine and machinery power.

Can I use this conversion for metric horsepower?

No, this converter only applies to mechanical horsepower as defined by 550 ft*lbf/s, not metric horsepower.

Convert Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min]

Q: What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?

It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer, representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per minute.

Easily convert mechanical power in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to heat energy transfer rates in calorie (IT)/minute with this practical online converter tool.

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Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] Conversion Table

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Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes values from horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), an imperial power unit often used for engines and machinery, to calorie (IT)/minute, a unit expressing heat or energy transfer rates in scientific and engineering areas.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) you want to convert
Select horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) as the source unit and calorie (IT)/minute as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result in cal/min
Use the conversion results to analyze mechanical power versus heat transfer rates

Key Features

Converts power units between horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) and calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min]
Based on the defined conversion factor 1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) = 10686.441267 cal/min
Supports applications in automotive, mechanical, thermal, and physiological contexts
Browser-based tool with user-friendly conversion steps
Handles scientific and engineering-specific power and heat units

Examples

2 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) converts to 21372.882534 cal/min
0.5 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) converts to 5343.220634 cal/min

Common Use Cases

Evaluating power output of internal-combustion engines and comparing with heat energy rates
Specifying power for small engines and garden equipment in heat terms
Laboratory calorimetry for chemical or physical heat exchange rate measurements
Small-scale thermal engineering tasks such as heater or hot plate power specification
Physiology studies reporting metabolic rates in calories per minute

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the units used are the mechanical horsepower defined as 550 ft*lbf/s
Verify the application context to confirm calorie (IT)/minute is the suitable heat unit
Use this tool for comparative analysis between mechanical power and heat transfer only
Avoid using this conversion for other horsepower or calorie variants
Input values carefully to obtain accurate conversion results based on defined rates

Limitations

Conversion is specific to mechanical horsepower at 550 ft*lbf/s and calorie (IT)/minute units
Does not apply to metric horsepower or other calorie definitions
Precision depends on the exact unit definitions and measurement conditions
Not suitable for applications needing different horsepower or calorie variants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?: It is an imperial power unit equal to 550 foot-pound-force per second, used to rate engine and machinery power.
What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?: It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer, representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per minute.
Can I use this conversion for metric horsepower?: No, this converter only applies to mechanical horsepower as defined by 550 ft*lbf/s, not metric horsepower.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s): An imperial power unit equal to 550 foot-pound-force per second, used primarily in engine and machinery rating.
Calorie (IT)/minute: A unit of power representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy every minute, used in heat rate measurements.
Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, expressed in various units like horsepower or calories per minute.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is defined as 550 foot-pound-force per second?

Calorie (IT)/minute

Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)

Metric horsepower

What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?

Rate of heat or energy transfer

Mechanical force

Electric current

Is this converter suitable for metric horsepower?

Yes, it works for all horsepower types

No, only for mechanical horsepower defined as 550 ft*lbf/s

Yes, but only partially

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