Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.116222222 daJ/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to dekajoule/second, multiply the value by 0.116222222; to go the other way, divide by it (1 daJ/s = 8.60420651741 kcal(th)/h). 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(th)/h = 0.116222222 daJ/s
- 1 daJ/s = 8.60420651741 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 1.16222222 daJ/s
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 11.6222222 daJ/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Dekajoule/second
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.116222222 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to daJ/s:
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.116222222 daJ/s = 1.74333333 daJ/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Dekajoule/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | dekajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 0.116222222 daJ/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 0.232444444 daJ/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 0.348666666 daJ/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 0.58111111 daJ/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 1.16222222 daJ/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 2.32444444 daJ/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 5.8111111 daJ/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 11.6222222 daJ/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 58.111111 daJ/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 116.222222 daJ/s |
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour
A kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per hour is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adapted into various units including the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal(th)). Its use in power measurement, such as kcal(th)/h, is primarily for specialized scientific and engineering applications, integrating energy units with time to express power.
Current Use
The kcal(th)/h unit is used in contexts requiring the measurement of energy transfer rates in thermochemical terms, such as in thermal engineering, calorimetry, and energy efficiency assessments where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/hour in dekajoule/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 0.116222222 dekajoule/second (daJ/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to dekajoule/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 0.116222222. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 0.116222222 = 2.90555555 daJ/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in dekajoule/second?
10 kcal(th)/h = 1.16222222 daJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the dekajoule/second?
The dekajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h equals only 0.116222222 daJ/s.