What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as energy transferred at the rate of one kilocalorie (International Table) per second, commonly used for thermal and metabolic power.

How is water horsepower defined?

Water horsepower is the theoretical mechanical power required to move water against a head, calculated by fluid flow, head, and fluid properties.

Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?

To translate thermal or metabolic power into mechanical hydraulic power units useful for pump and turbine design or comparing different power forms.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Horsepower (water)?

Learn how to convert power measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water) for applications in hydraulic engineering, pump design, and thermal to mechanical power analysis.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values expressed in kilocalorie (International Table) per second, a unit mostly used for thermal and metabolic energy rates, into horsepower (water), a unit representing mechanical power related to water movement and hydraulic systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/second you want to convert
Select kilocalorie (IT)/second as the from-unit and horsepower (water) as the to-unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent horsepower (water) value
Use the result for pump design, hydraulic power analysis, or energy comparison

Key Features

Converts thermal power units (kilocalorie (IT)/second) to mechanical water horsepower
Uses precise conversion factor based on energy and hydraulic power definitions
Supports applications in pump sizing, hydraulic power estimation, and energy metabolism studies
Provides straightforward input and output for quick calculations
Ideal for engineers, researchers, and HVAC professionals

Examples

2 Kilocalorie (IT)/second converts to approximately 11.224 Horsepower (water)
0.5 Kilocalorie (IT)/second equals about 2.806 Horsepower (water)

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-transfer rates in older engineering and calorimetry literature
Translating metabolic energy rates into watts or mechanical power units
Sizing pumps for irrigation or municipal water supply based on hydraulic power
Estimating power available from low-head water sources for micro-hydropower
Designing piping and motor systems by converting thermal power to hydraulic horsepower

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the context when converting thermal units to mechanical power to ensure relevance
Consider fluid properties and flow conditions when interpreting horsepower (water) values
Use consistent unit definitions for kilocalorie (International Table) and water horsepower formulas
Compare water horsepower against shaft or brake horsepower for pump efficiency estimates
Apply conversion results to support design decisions in hydraulic and biomedical fields

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT)/second mainly measures thermal or metabolic power, not direct mechanical output
Water horsepower assumes specific fluid density and steady flow that may vary in practice
Accurate conversion relies on exact kilocalorie (IT) definition and standard hydraulic conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as energy transferred at the rate of one kilocalorie (International Table) per second, commonly used for thermal and metabolic power.
How is water horsepower defined?: Water horsepower is the theoretical mechanical power required to move water against a head, calculated by fluid flow, head, and fluid properties.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?: To translate thermal or metabolic power into mechanical hydraulic power units useful for pump and turbine design or comparing different power forms.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/second: A unit of power equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred per second, used mainly in thermal and metabolic power measurements.
Horsepower (water): Also called hydraulic horsepower, it represents mechanical power to move water against a head, used in hydraulic system design and analysis.
Conversion Factor: The numeric factor (approximately 5.612) used to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second into horsepower (water).

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Mechanical hydraulic power

Thermal or metabolic power

Electrical power

In what context is horsepower (water) commonly used?

Pump and turbine design

Measuring electrical current

Calculating thermal insulation

What is essential to consider when converting to horsepower (water)?

Fluid density and flow conditions

Color of the water

Air temperature

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