Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to decijoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to decijoule/second [dJ/s], or Convert decijoule/second to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 11.6222222 dJ/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to decijoule/second, multiply the value by 11.6222222; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dJ/s = 0.0860420651741 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 = 11.6222222 dJ/s
- 1 dJ/s = 0.0860420651741 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 116.222222 dJ/s
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 1162.22222 dJ/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Decijoule/second
1 kcal(th)/h = 11.6222222 dJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to dJ/s:
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 11.6222222 dJ/s = 174.333333 dJ/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Decijoule/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | decijoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 11.6222222 dJ/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 23.2444444 dJ/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 34.8666666 dJ/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 58.111111 dJ/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 116.222222 dJ/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 232.444444 dJ/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 581.11111 dJ/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 1162.22222 dJ/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 5811.1111 dJ/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 11622.2222 dJ/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.
Decijoule/second
A decijoule per second (dJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one-tenth of a joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The decijoule is a decimal submultiple of the joule, introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate measurements at smaller scales. Its usage in power calculations, such as decijoules per second, has been consistent with the adoption of SI units, though it is less common in modern practice.
Current Use
Decijoule per second is rarely used in contemporary contexts; power is more commonly expressed in watts (joules per second). When used, it typically appears in specialized scientific or engineering applications requiring fine-grained energy rate measurements at the deci level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/hour in decijoule/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 11.6222222 decijoule/second (dJ/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to decijoule/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 11.6222222. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 11.6222222 = 290.555555 dJ/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in decijoule/second?
10 kcal(th)/h = 116.222222 dJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the decijoule/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/hour is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h = 11.6222222 dJ/s.