Convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Enter a value below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (IT)/hour to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h. To convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 14276.4006014; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 7.0045666826e-05 cal(th)/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Quick Reference
- 1 cal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 7.0045666826e-05 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h
- 100 cal(th)/s = 1427640.06014 Btu/h
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 cal(th)/s = 14276.4006013968 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to Btu/h:
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 14276.4006013968 Btu/h = 214146.009020952 Btu/h
Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 14276.4006014 Btu/h |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 28552.8012028 Btu/h |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 42829.2018042 Btu/h |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 71382.003007 Btu/h |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 142764.006014 Btu/h |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 285528.012028 Btu/h |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 713820.03007 Btu/h |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 1427640.06014 Btu/h |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 7138200.3007 Btu/h |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 14276400.6014 Btu/h |
Calorie (Th)/second: Definition and Use
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
Btu (It)/hour: Definition and Use
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 14276.4006014 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 14276.4006014. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 14276.4006014 = 356910.015035 Btu/h.
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 cal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h.