Power and Energy
cal/stokgf·m/s
Convert calories per second (cal/s) to kilograms-force metre per second (kgf·m/s).
Factor1 cal/s = 0.4266493 kgf·m/s
Converter
cal/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kgf·m/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kgf·m/s = cal/s × 0.4266493
Multiply any value in calories per second by 0.4266493 to obtain the value in kilograms-force metre per second.
Worked example
Convert 10 cal/s to kgf·m/s.
- 01Start with 10 cal/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 0.4266493 = 4.26649 kgf·m/s.
Result10 cal/s = 4.26649 kgf·m/s
Conversion table
| cal/s | kgf·m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.42665 |
| 2 | 0.8533 |
| 5 | 2.1332 |
| 10 | 4.2665 |
| 20 | 8.533 |
| 50 | 21.332 |
| 100 | 42.665 |
| 200 | 85.33 |
| 500 | 213.32 |
| 1000 | 426.65 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from cal/s to kgf·m/s?
1 cal/s equals 0.4266493 kgf·m/s. To convert, multiply the value in calories per second by 0.4266493.
How do I convert 1 cal/s to kgf·m/s?
1 cal/s = 0.426649 kgf·m/s. For any value, multiply by 0.4266493.
How do I convert kgf·m/s back to cal/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 2.343846. So 1 kgf·m/s = 2.34385 cal/s.
When would I need to convert calorie per second to kilogram-force metre per second?
Power conversions are common when comparing motor ratings (often kW or hp), thermal duty (BTU/hr or kW), and utility consumption in mixed-unit projects.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).