Convert calorie (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.000277777777778 kcal/s. To convert calorie (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.000277777777778; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/s = 3600 cal/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal/h = 0.000277777777778 kcal/s
- 1 kcal/s = 3600 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 0.00277777777778 kcal/s
- 100 cal/h = 0.0277777777778 kcal/s
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 cal/h = 0.000277777777777778 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 cal/h to kcal/s:
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.000277777777777778 kcal/s = 0.00416666666666667 kcal/s
Calorie (It)/hour to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | kilocalorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 0.000277777777778 kcal/s |
| 2 cal/h | 0.000555555555556 kcal/s |
| 3 cal/h | 0.000833333333333 kcal/s |
| 5 cal/h | 0.00138888888889 kcal/s |
| 10 cal/h | 0.00277777777778 kcal/s |
| 20 cal/h | 0.00555555555556 kcal/s |
| 50 cal/h | 0.0138888888889 kcal/s |
| 100 cal/h | 0.0277777777778 kcal/s |
| 500 cal/h | 0.138888888889 kcal/s |
| 1000 cal/h | 0.277777777778 kcal/s |
Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/hour in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.000277777777778 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 0.000277777777778. For example, 25 cal/h × 0.000277777777778 = 0.00694444444444 kcal/s.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
10 cal/h = 0.00277777777778 kcal/s.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the kilocalorie (IT)/second?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.000277777777778 kcal/s.