Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Enter a value below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h. To convert kilocalorie (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 kcal(th)/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Quick Reference
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 7.0045666826e-05 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 1427640.06014 Btu/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006013968 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu/h:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 14276.4006013968 Btu/h = 214146.009020952 Btu/h
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 14276.4006014 Btu/h |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 28552.8012028 Btu/h |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 42829.2018042 Btu/h |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 71382.003007 Btu/h |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 142764.006014 Btu/h |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 285528.012028 Btu/h |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 713820.03007 Btu/h |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 1427640.06014 Btu/h |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 7138200.3007 Btu/h |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 14276400.6014 Btu/h |
Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Definition and Use
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 14276.4006014 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 14276.4006014. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 14276.4006014 = 356910.015035 Btu/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 kcal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h.