What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as the energy equivalent to one kilocalorie (International Table) transferred per second.

Is foot pound-force per minute an SI unit?

No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit commonly used in legacy or imperial engineering to represent low mechanical power.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Foot Pound-Force/Minute

Q: Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute?

To translate thermal power values into mechanical power units that are used in imperial or legacy engineering contexts.

Easily convert power units from kilocalorie (International Table) per second to foot pound-force per minute with this online converter, ideal for engineering and physiological applications.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Foot pound-force/minute Conversion Table

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Foot pound-force/minute Conversion Table
Kilocalorie (IT)/second	Foot pound-force/minute

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter transforms power measurements from kilocalorie (IT) per second to foot pound-force per minute, facilitating translation between thermal and mechanical power units in legacy and imperial systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT)/second you want to convert.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/second as the input unit and foot pound-force/minute as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in foot pound-force per minute.
Use the result to analyze or compare power values in your specific engineering or physiological context.

Key Features

Converts power units from kilocalorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute.
Supports applications in older engineering, calorimetry, and physiological energy analysis.
Provides quick calculations for comparing thermal and mechanical power values.
Browser-based and easy to use with no software installation required.

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 370,563.02479182 foot pound-force per minute.
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 92,640.756197955 foot pound-force per minute.

Common Use Cases

Translating thermal power rates reported in kcal/s to mechanical power in imperial units.
Estimating mechanical power for small hand-tools and manual equipment.
Comparing thermal output of heaters or laboratory heat sources with mechanical work rates.
Analyzing energy rates in physiological or biomedical studies involving kilocalorie units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the consistent use of the International Table calorie definition for accurate conversions.
Use this converter for low to moderate power ranges where foot pound-force per minute is practical.
Consider converting results to SI units when precision or standardization is necessary.
Apply the converter to legacy or imperial system data to enable meaningful comparisons.

Limitations

The use of non-SI units may cause reduced precision or confusion in fields preferring metric units.
Foot pound-force per minute is best suited for small mechanical power values; large values might require further scaling.
Conversion accuracy relies on the consistent definition of the kilocalorie (International Table).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as the energy equivalent to one kilocalorie (International Table) transferred per second.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute?: To translate thermal power values into mechanical power units that are used in imperial or legacy engineering contexts.
Is foot pound-force per minute an SI unit?: No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit commonly used in legacy or imperial engineering to represent low mechanical power.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/second: A power unit defined as one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred per second.
Foot pound-force/minute: A non-SI unit of power representing one foot-pound-force of work done each minute.
International Table calorie: A standardized calorie definition used for precise thermal energy measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?

Mechanical work per minute

Power as energy transfer per second

Force applied per foot

What is a common use for foot pound-force per minute?

Measuring large electrical power outputs

Estimating power from torque at slow speeds

Calculating heat transfer rates

Why might you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/minute?

To compare thermal outputs with mechanical power in imperial units

To assess speed of rotation

To measure temperature differences

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