Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
1 kcal(th)/min = 697333333 erg/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to erg/second, multiply the value by 697333333; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 1.43403441751e-09 kcal(th)/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(th)/min = 697333333 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 1.43403441751e-09 kcal(th)/min
- 10 kcal(th)/min = 6973333330 erg/s
- 100 kcal(th)/min = 69733333300 erg/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Erg/second
1 kcal(th)/min = 697333333 erg/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to erg/s:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 697333333 erg/s = 10459999995 erg/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Erg/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/minute | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/min | 697333333 erg/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/min | 1394666666 erg/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/min | 2091999999 erg/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/min | 3486666665 erg/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/min | 6973333330 erg/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/min | 13946666660 erg/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/min | 34866666650 erg/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/min | 69733333300 erg/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/min | 348666666500 erg/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/min | 697333333000 erg/s |
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
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 (th)/minute in erg/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min) = 697333333 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to erg/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/minute value by 697333333. For example, 25 kcal(th)/min × 697333333 = 17433333325 erg/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute in erg/second?
10 kcal(th)/min = 6973333330 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/minute or the erg/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/min = 697333333 erg/s.