Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 251207.799034 J/h. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/hour, multiply the value by 251207.799034; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/h = 3.9807681284e-06 kcal/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal/min = 251207.799034 J/h
- 1 J/h = 3.9807681284e-06 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 2512077.99034 J/h
- 100 kcal/min = 25120779.9034 J/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Joule/hour
1 kcal/min = 251207.799033761 J/h
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to J/h:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 251207.799033761 J/h = 3768116.98550641 J/h
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Joule/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | joule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 251207.799034 J/h |
| 2 kcal/min | 502415.598068 J/h |
| 3 kcal/min | 753623.397101 J/h |
| 5 kcal/min | 1256038.99517 J/h |
| 10 kcal/min | 2512077.99034 J/h |
| 20 kcal/min | 5024155.98068 J/h |
| 50 kcal/min | 12560389.9517 J/h |
| 100 kcal/min | 25120779.9034 J/h |
| 500 kcal/min | 125603899.517 J/h |
| 1000 kcal/min | 251207799.034 J/h |
Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in joule/hour?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 251207.799034 joule/hour (J/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 251207.799034. For example, 25 kcal/min × 251207.799034 = 6280194.97584 J/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in joule/hour?
10 kcal/min = 2512077.99034 J/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the joule/hour?
The kilocalorie (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min = 251207.799034 J/h.