Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to kilojoule/minute
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min], or Convert kilojoule/minute to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 4.18679999916 kJ/min. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to kilojoule/minute, multiply the value by 4.18679999916; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/min = 0.238845896675 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 = 4.18679999916 kJ/min
- 1 kJ/min = 0.238845896675 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 41.8679999916 kJ/min
- 100 kcal/min = 418.679999916 kJ/min
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Kilojoule/minute
1 kcal/min = 4.18679999916264 kJ/min
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to kJ/min:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 4.18679999916264 kJ/min = 62.8019999874396 kJ/min
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Kilojoule/minute Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | kilojoule/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 4.18679999916 kJ/min |
| 2 kcal/min | 8.37359999833 kJ/min |
| 3 kcal/min | 12.5603999975 kJ/min |
| 5 kcal/min | 20.9339999958 kJ/min |
| 10 kcal/min | 41.8679999916 kJ/min |
| 20 kcal/min | 83.7359999833 kJ/min |
| 50 kcal/min | 209.339999958 kJ/min |
| 100 kcal/min | 418.679999916 kJ/min |
| 500 kcal/min | 2093.39999958 kJ/min |
| 1000 kcal/min | 4186.79999916 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in kilojoule/minute?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 4.18679999916 kilojoule/minute (kJ/min).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to kilojoule/minute?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 4.18679999916. For example, 25 kcal/min × 4.18679999916 = 104.669999979 kJ/min.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in kilojoule/minute?
10 kcal/min = 41.8679999916 kJ/min.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the kilojoule/minute?
The kilocalorie (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min = 4.18679999916 kJ/min.