Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/minute
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to joule/minute [J/min], or Convert joule/minute to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 4186.79991626 J/min. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/minute, multiply the value by 4186.79991626; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/min = 0.000238845901404 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 = 4186.79991626 J/min
- 1 J/min = 0.000238845901404 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 41867.9991626 J/min
- 100 kcal/min = 418679.991626 J/min
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Joule/minute
1 kcal/min = 4186.799916264 J/min
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to J/min:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 4186.799916264 J/min = 62801.99874396 J/min
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Joule/minute Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | joule/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 4186.79991626 J/min |
| 2 kcal/min | 8373.59983253 J/min |
| 3 kcal/min | 12560.3997488 J/min |
| 5 kcal/min | 20933.9995813 J/min |
| 10 kcal/min | 41867.9991626 J/min |
| 20 kcal/min | 83735.9983253 J/min |
| 50 kcal/min | 209339.995813 J/min |
| 100 kcal/min | 418679.991626 J/min |
| 500 kcal/min | 2093399.95813 J/min |
| 1000 kcal/min | 4186799.91626 J/min |
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/minute
Joule per minute (J/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in joules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The joule per minute has been used as a measure of power in various engineering and scientific contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, though it is less common than watts.
Current Use
J/min is used in specific applications such as industrial processes, heating systems, and other scenarios where power is measured over a minute, but it is generally converted to watts for standardization in scientific and technical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in joule/minute?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 4186.79991626 joule/minute (J/min).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to joule/minute?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 4186.79991626. For example, 25 kcal/min × 4186.79991626 = 104669.997907 J/min.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in joule/minute?
10 kcal/min = 41867.9991626 J/min.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the joule/minute?
The kilocalorie (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min = 4186.79991626 J/min.