Convert erg/second to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 2.3885e-11 cal/s. To convert erg/second to calorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 2.3885e-11; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/s = 41868000000 erg/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg/s = 2.3885e-11 cal/s
- 1 cal/s = 41868000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 2.3885e-10 cal/s
- 100 erg/s = 2.38845896627e-09 cal/s
How to Convert Erg/second to Calorie (It)/second
1 erg/s = 2.38845896627496e-11 cal/s
Example: convert 15 erg/s to cal/s:
15 erg/s = 15 × 2.38845896627496e-11 cal/s = 3.58268844941244e-10 cal/s
Erg/second to Calorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| erg/second | calorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 2.3885e-11 cal/s |
| 2 erg/s | 4.7769e-11 cal/s |
| 3 erg/s | 7.1654e-11 cal/s |
| 5 erg/s | 1.1942e-10 cal/s |
| 10 erg/s | 2.3885e-10 cal/s |
| 20 erg/s | 4.7769e-10 cal/s |
| 50 erg/s | 1.19422948314e-09 cal/s |
| 100 erg/s | 2.38845896627e-09 cal/s |
| 500 erg/s | 1.19422948314e-08 cal/s |
| 1000 erg/s | 2.38845896627e-08 cal/s |
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.
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in calorie (IT)/second?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 2.3885e-11 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s).
How do you convert erg/second to calorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the erg/second value by 2.3885e-11. For example, 25 erg/s × 2.3885e-11 = 5.9711e-10 cal/s.
What is 10 erg/second in calorie (IT)/second?
10 erg/s = 2.3885e-10 cal/s.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the calorie (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 2.3885e-11 cal/s.