Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
1 kcal/s = 41868000000 erg/s. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to erg/second, multiply the value by 41868000000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 2.3885e-11 kcal/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 kcal/s = 41868000000 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 2.3885e-11 kcal/s
- 10 kcal/s = 418680000000 erg/s
- 100 kcal/s = 4.1868e+12 erg/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Erg/second
1 kcal/s = 41868000000 erg/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to erg/s:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 41868000000 erg/s = 628020000000 erg/s
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Erg/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/second | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/s | 41868000000 erg/s |
| 2 kcal/s | 83736000000 erg/s |
| 3 kcal/s | 125604000000 erg/s |
| 5 kcal/s | 209340000000 erg/s |
| 10 kcal/s | 418680000000 erg/s |
| 20 kcal/s | 837360000000 erg/s |
| 50 kcal/s | 2.0934e+12 erg/s |
| 100 kcal/s | 4.1868e+12 erg/s |
| 500 kcal/s | 2.0934e+13 erg/s |
| 1000 kcal/s | 4.1868e+13 erg/s |
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
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 kilocalorie (IT)/second in erg/second?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s) = 41868000000 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to erg/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/second value by 41868000000. For example, 25 kcal/s × 41868000000 = 1.0467e+12 erg/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/second in erg/second?
10 kcal/s = 418680000000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/second or the erg/second?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal/s = 41868000000 erg/s.