What type of horsepower does this converter use?

This converter uses the common mechanical or imperial horsepower variant, often denoted hp or hp (UK).

What is calorie (IT)/second used for?

Calorie (IT)/second is a power unit describing heat energy transfer rate based on the International Table calorie.

Can I use this conversion for any horsepower measurement?

For best accuracy, use the common mechanical/imperial horsepower as this tool is based on that definition.

Convert Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Power Units

Easily convert power measurements from horsepower (hp, hp UK) to calorie (IT)/second (cal/s) using this online unit converter. Perfect for engineering, thermal analysis, and historical data conversion.

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Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Conversion Table

Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]	Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]

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Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Conversion Table
Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]	Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps transform power values from the non-SI unit horsepower (specifically the common mechanical or imperial variant) into the thermal power unit calorie (IT)/second. It is designed to bridge mechanical power ratings with thermal energy transfer metrics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) into the input field.
Select the target unit as calorie (IT)/second [cal/s].
Initiate conversion to see the equivalent thermal power rate in calorie per second units.

Key Features

Converts mechanical horsepower (common imperial/UK) to calorie (IT)/second power units.
Ideal for applications involving engine performance and thermal energy transfer.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation for quick, accessible conversion.
Provides exact conversion using the established rate between horsepower and calorie (IT)/second.

Examples

2 horsepower equals approximately 356.21 calorie (IT)/second.
0.5 horsepower converts to about 89.05 calorie (IT)/second.

Common Use Cases

Assessing automotive and motorcycle engine output in thermal units.
Calculating heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry that use International Table calories.
Converting older technical specifications from mechanical power to thermal power units in engineering analysis.
Comparing heating or cooling capacities in systems referencing calorie-based measurements.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the horsepower variant used to ensure correct conversion results.
Use this conversion primarily for contexts involving heat transfer or thermal energy quantification.
Refer to the common mechanical/imperial horsepower for consistency with the conversion formula.

Limitations

Horsepower includes different variants; accuracy depends on using the mechanical/imperial definition.
Calorie (IT)/second measures thermal energy transfer, so conversion relevance varies by application.
Values may differ slightly due to rounding and historical variations in calorie definitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of horsepower does this converter use?: This converter uses the common mechanical or imperial horsepower variant, often denoted hp or hp (UK).
What is calorie (IT)/second used for?: Calorie (IT)/second is a power unit describing heat energy transfer rate based on the International Table calorie.
Can I use this conversion for any horsepower measurement?: For best accuracy, use the common mechanical/imperial horsepower as this tool is based on that definition.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (hp, hp (UK)): A non-SI power unit defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, approximately 745.7 watts, used commonly for mechanical power ratings.
Calorie (IT)/second (cal/s): A power unit representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used in describing thermal power or heat-transfer.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which horsepower variant does this converter use?

Metric horsepower

Common mechanical/imperial horsepower

Electrical horsepower

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

Mechanical work output

Thermal energy transfer rate

Electrical energy consumption

Why must you confirm the horsepower variant before converting?

Because variants affect the conversion accuracy

To change units of length

Because calorie (IT)/second is a unit of temperature

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