Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/second
Enter a value below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (th)/second to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 3.9683217148 Btu(th)/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 3.9683217148; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 0.251995697897 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 (Th)/second: Quick Reference
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 3.9683217148 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 0.251995697897 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 39.683217148 Btu(th)/s
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 396.83217148 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/second
1 kcal(th)/s = 3.96832171480059 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu(th)/s:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 3.96832171480059 Btu(th)/s = 59.5248257220088 Btu(th)/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 3.9683217148 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 7.9366434296 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 11.9049651444 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 19.841608574 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 39.683217148 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 79.366434296 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 198.41608574 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 396.83217148 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 1984.1608574 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 3968.3217148 Btu(th)/s |
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 (Th)/second: Definition and Use
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 3.9683217148 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 3.9683217148. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 3.9683217148 = 99.20804287 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/second?
10 kcal(th)/s = 39.683217148 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 3.9683217148 Btu(th)/s.