What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour measure?

It represents power as the rate of energy transfer, specifically one International‑Table kilocalorie delivered each hour, often used for heating or metabolic rates.

Is pferdestärke (ps) an SI unit?

No, pferdestärke is a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries and is not part of the International System of Units.

Can I use this converter for all regions worldwide?

Since pferdestärke is region-specific and kilocalorie (IT)/hour is thermal, the conversion is best suited for particular regional or application contexts and may not be relevant globally.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Learn how to easily convert power measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/hour to pferdestärke (ps), including use cases, examples, and tips for accurate conversions.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to translate power values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a thermal power unit often used in heating and metabolic contexts, to pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit used mainly for mechanical power in automotive and machinery settings.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour you wish to convert.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour as the input unit and pferdestärke (ps) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in pferdestärke (ps).
Review the result and apply it according to your specific power measurement needs.

Key Features

Converts power units between kilocalorie (IT)/hour and pferdestärke (ps).
Supports thermal and mechanical power measurement conversions.
Ideal for HVAC, cooking appliance ratings, vehicle specifications, and industrial machinery.
Provides straightforward computations using a fixed conversion rate.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 100 kcal/h: 100 × 0.0015812399 = 0.15812399 ps
Convert 500 kcal/h: 500 × 0.0015812399 = 0.79061995 ps

Common Use Cases

Specifying heating or cooling capacity of small heaters and boilers in HVAC systems.
Rating power output of cooking appliances and gas burners measured in kcal/h.
Expressing human metabolic heat production rates in kcal/h converted to mechanical power units.
Stating engine power in automobiles and motorcycles in German-speaking countries.
Describing power of small engines and older industrial equipment using regional units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the context matches thermal power (kcal/h) or mechanical power (ps) before converting.
Use this conversion primarily for regional or application-specific requirements in Germanic markets or HVAC and metabolic studies.
Double-check unit compatibility to avoid misinterpretation between thermal and mechanical power.
Refer to official specifications when applying the units in technical documents or manuals.
Remember that pferdestärke (ps) is not an SI unit and may not be recognized in all locales.

Limitations

Pferdestärke (ps) is a regional unit mainly used in some European countries and is not internationally standard.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour measures thermal power, while pferdestärke quantifies mechanical power; conversions require contextual understanding.
This converter does not account for efficiency or energy losses during power type translation.
Applicability is limited to cases where transitioning between thermal and mechanical power units is meaningful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour measure?: It represents power as the rate of energy transfer, specifically one International‑Table kilocalorie delivered each hour, often used for heating or metabolic rates.
Is pferdestärke (ps) an SI unit?: No, pferdestärke is a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries and is not part of the International System of Units.
Can I use this converter for all regions worldwide?: Since pferdestärke is region-specific and kilocalorie (IT)/hour is thermal, the conversion is best suited for particular regional or application contexts and may not be relevant globally.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h]: A thermal power unit representing the rate of energy transfer equal to one International‑Table kilocalorie delivered per hour.
Pferdestärke (ps): A metric horsepower unit used historically in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does kilocalorie (IT)/hour primarily represent?

Mechanical power

Thermal power

Electrical power

Pferdestärke (ps) is mainly used in which context?

Automotive power ratings

Electrical appliance ratings

Thermal insulation specifications

What is the approximate conversion factor from 1 kcal(IT)/h to pferdestärke (ps)?

0.015812399

0.0015812399

0.15812399

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