What is kilocalorie (IT)/second used for?

It is a unit of power representing thermal energy transfer per second, often found in older engineering and calorimetry contexts.

How is electric horsepower defined?

Electric horsepower is a power unit precisely equal to 746 watts and is used to rate electric motors and drives.

How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Horsepower (electric)

Q: Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)?

To translate thermal power measurements into electric motor power ratings for equipment sizing and engineering analysis.

Learn how to convert power units from kilocalorie (International Table) per second to electric horsepower used for rating electric motors and industrial equipment.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter tool enables users to convert power values from kilocalorie (International Table) per second, a thermal power unit, to electric horsepower, which is commonly used for rating electric motors and drives in engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT) per second you want to convert.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/second as the source unit and horsepower (electric) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in electric horsepower.
Use the results to compare or specify motor power ratings and thermal power data.
Refer to provided examples for guidance on common conversions.

Key Features

Converts kilocalorie (IT)/second, a unit linked to thermal energy transfer, to electric horsepower.
Provides accurate translation between an older thermal power unit and a mechanical power rating for electric motors.
Useful for engineering applications involving heat transfer, calorimetry, and motor equipment sizing.
Browser-based and easy to use, requiring no specialized software.
Includes example conversions for user reference.

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/second is equal to approximately 11.2247 horsepower (electric).
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals about 2.8062 horsepower (electric).

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-transfer rates in older engineering and calorimetry literature that uses the International Table calorie.
Converting metabolic energy rates expressed in kilocalories to watts or horsepower for physiological analysis.
Determining thermal output of small heaters or laboratory heat sources described in kilocalories per time unit.
Sizing motor controllers and electrical supply equipment based on horsepower ratings.
Comparing equipment ratings between thermal power units and electric motor power units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the source unit is kilocalorie (IT)/second to match the International Table calorie definition.
Double-check conversions when working with legacy engineering data to avoid unit inconsistencies.
Use conversion results when specifying electric motor power to prevent sizing errors.
Be aware that electric horsepower differs from mechanical or metric horsepower in other contexts.
Consult motor nameplates and technical specs to confirm accurate power ratings after conversion.

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT)/second is uncommon in modern SI-based power measurements where watts are standard.
Care must be taken due to different definitions of calorie units to prevent incorrect conversions.
Electric horsepower applies specifically to electric motors and may not align with other horsepower standards.
This tool is primarily useful for legacy data and specialized engineering conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is kilocalorie (IT)/second used for?: It is a unit of power representing thermal energy transfer per second, often found in older engineering and calorimetry contexts.
How is electric horsepower defined?: Electric horsepower is a power unit precisely equal to 746 watts and is used to rate electric motors and drives.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)?: To translate thermal power measurements into electric motor power ratings for equipment sizing and engineering analysis.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/second: A power unit equal to one International Table kilocalorie of energy transferred each second, equivalent to 4,186.8 watts.
Horsepower (electric): A unit of power defined as exactly 746 watts, used for rating electric motors and calculating electric machine work rates.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one kilocalorie (IT)/second represent in terms of power?

One mechanical horsepower

One kilocalorie of energy transferred per second

One electric horsepower

What is the exact watt value of one electric horsepower?

700 watts

746 watts

1000 watts

Which context commonly uses electric horsepower?

Thermal heat transfer calculations

Rating electric motors and drives

Measuring metabolic energy rates

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