Convert calorie (th)/hour to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to calorie (th)/hour.
1 cal(th)/h = 11622222.2 erg/s. To convert calorie (th)/hour to erg/second, multiply the value by 11622222.2; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 8.60420651741e-08 cal(th)/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(th)/h = 11622222.2 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 8.60420651741e-08 cal(th)/h
- 10 cal(th)/h = 116222222 erg/s
- 100 cal(th)/h = 1162222220 erg/s
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/hour to Erg/second
1 cal(th)/h = 11622222.2 erg/s
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/h to erg/s:
15 cal(th)/h = 15 × 11622222.2 erg/s = 174333333 erg/s
Calorie (Th)/hour to Erg/second Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/hour | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/h | 11622222.2 erg/s |
| 2 cal(th)/h | 23244444.4 erg/s |
| 3 cal(th)/h | 34866666.6 erg/s |
| 5 cal(th)/h | 58111111 erg/s |
| 10 cal(th)/h | 116222222 erg/s |
| 20 cal(th)/h | 232444444 erg/s |
| 50 cal(th)/h | 581111110 erg/s |
| 100 cal(th)/h | 1162222220 erg/s |
| 500 cal(th)/h | 5811111100 erg/s |
| 1000 cal(th)/h | 11622222200 erg/s |
Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (th)/hour in erg/second?
1 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h) = 11622222.2 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert calorie (th)/hour to erg/second?
Multiply the calorie (th)/hour value by 11622222.2. For example, 25 cal(th)/h × 11622222.2 = 290555555 erg/s.
What is 10 calorie (th)/hour in erg/second?
10 cal(th)/h = 116222222 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/hour or the erg/second?
The calorie (th)/hour is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/h = 11622222.2 erg/s.