What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?

It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer as thermochemical kilocalories delivered per minute.

How is horsepower (water) defined?

Horsepower (water) represents the mechanical power to move water against a head, calculated using flow, height, and fluid density.

Why convert between these two units?

Converting lets users compare thermal energy rates with mechanical hydraulic power for applications in physiology and hydraulic system design.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (th)/minute to Horsepower (water)?

Learn how to convert power measurements from kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (water) with clear examples and practical applications in physiology and hydraulic engineering.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform power values measured in kilocalorie (th)/minute, a unit of thermal energy transfer, into horsepower (water), which measures mechanical hydraulic power. It is useful across fields from physiology and heating to pump and irrigation system design.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (th)/minute you want to convert.
Select the output unit as horsepower (water).
Press convert to see the equivalent mechanical hydraulic power value.

Key Features

Converts thermal power units to hydraulic mechanical power units.
Includes clear conversion formula and rate based on established definitions.
Supports practical engineering and physiological applications.

Examples

10 kilocalorie (th)/minute equals 0.934709304 horsepower (water).
50 kilocalorie (th)/minute equals 4.67354652 horsepower (water).

Common Use Cases

Expressing metabolic power or energy expenditure in physiology using kcal per minute.
Rating heat output of small burners and laboratory heaters.
Sizing pumps for irrigation, municipal water, and HVAC by comparing thermal and hydraulic power.
Estimating hydraulic power available for micro-hydropower turbines.
Calculating motor requirements for pumping systems based on desired flow and head.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before conversion to avoid errors.
Use this conversion to understand equivalent energy flows in thermal and hydraulic contexts.
Consider system-specific parameters when interpreting hydraulic horsepower results.

Limitations

Kilocalorie (th)/minute measures thermal power and does not directly reflect mechanical output efficiency.
Hydraulic horsepower calculations may vary due to fluid properties and flow conditions in practical systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?: It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer as thermochemical kilocalories delivered per minute.
How is horsepower (water) defined?: Horsepower (water) represents the mechanical power to move water against a head, calculated using flow, height, and fluid density.
Why convert between these two units?: Converting lets users compare thermal energy rates with mechanical hydraulic power for applications in physiology and hydraulic system design.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (th)/minute: A unit measuring thermal power as thermochemical kilocalories transferred per minute.
Horsepower (water): Mechanical power required to move water against a head, important for hydraulic pump and turbine calculations.
Thermal Energy Transfer: The rate at which heat energy moves from one system or material to another.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (th)/minute approximately equal in horsepower (water)?

0.009347 horsepower (water)

0.0934709304 horsepower (water)

9.34709304 horsepower (water)

Which field uses kilocalorie (th)/minute for expressing energy expenditure?

Hydraulic engineering

Physiology

Municipal water supply

What is a key limitation when converting thermal power to horsepower (water)?

Thermal power directly measures mechanical efficiency

Hydraulic horsepower values can vary with system conditions

Unit conversion formulas are approximate and not fixed

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