Convert Calorie per Second to Metric Horsepower
Enter the number of calories per second that you want to convert to metric horsepower.
How to Convert Calories per Second to Metric Horsepower
The calorie per second and metric horsepower are both units of power. 1 metric horsepower equals 175.78842017 calories per second. This means to convert calories per second to metric horsepower, you divide by 175.78842017.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cal/s to metric horsepower:
We need to convert calories per second to metric horsepower
Since 1 PS = 175.78842017 cal/s, divide by 175.78842017
5 ÷ 175.78842017 = 0.0284432842
5 cal/s = 0.0284432842 PS
Calorie per Second to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common calorie per second to metric horsepower conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Calories per Second (cal/s) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cal/s | 0.0005688657 PS |
| 0.5 cal/s | 0.0028443284 PS |
| 1 cal/s | 0.0056886568 PS |
| 2 cal/s | 0.0113773137 PS |
| 5 cal/s | 0.0284432842 PS |
| 10 cal/s | 0.0568865685 PS |
| 25 cal/s | 0.1422164212 PS |
| 50 cal/s | 0.2844328423 PS |
| 100 cal/s | 0.5688656847 PS |
About These Units
Calorie per Second (cal/s)
Calories per second (cal/s) measures heat flow rate, equal to 4.184 watts. Used in calorimetry, chemical reactions, and thermal analysis. One calorie per second equals the power needed to heat 1 gram of water by 1°C each second.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS from German Pferdestärke) equals 735.5 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical HP. PS is used in Europe and Japan for automotive specifications. One PS can lift 75 kg one meter in one second. Sometimes listed as CV, ch, or pk in different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert calories per second to metric horsepower?
To convert calories per second to metric horsepower, divide the value by 175.78842017. For example, 10 cal/s = 0.0568865685 PS.
How many metric horsepower are in 1 calorie per second?
1 calorie per second equals 0.0056886568 metric horsepower.
What is the formula for calories per second to metric horsepower?
The formula is: PS = cal/s ÷ 175.78842017.