Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
1 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-08 GW. To convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to gigawatt, multiply the value by 6.97333333e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW = 14340344.1751 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 = 6.97333333e-08 GW
- 1 GW = 14340344.1751 kcal(th)/min
- 10 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-07 GW
- 100 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-06 GW
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Gigawatt
1 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-08 GW
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to GW:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 6.97333333e-08 GW = 1.0459999995e-06 GW
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/minute | gigawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/min | 6.97333333e-08 GW |
| 2 kcal(th)/min | 1.394666666e-07 GW |
| 3 kcal(th)/min | 2.091999999e-07 GW |
| 5 kcal(th)/min | 3.486666665e-07 GW |
| 10 kcal(th)/min | 6.97333333e-07 GW |
| 20 kcal(th)/min | 1.394666666e-06 GW |
| 50 kcal(th)/min | 3.486666665e-06 GW |
| 100 kcal(th)/min | 6.97333333e-06 GW |
| 500 kcal(th)/min | 3.486666665e-05 GW |
| 1000 kcal(th)/min | 6.97333333e-05 GW |
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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/minute in gigawatt?
1 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min) = 6.97333333e-08 gigawatt (GW).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to gigawatt?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/minute value by 6.97333333e-08. For example, 25 kcal(th)/min × 6.97333333e-08 = 1.7433333325e-06 GW.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute in gigawatt?
10 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-07 GW.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/minute or the gigawatt?
The gigawatt is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/min equals only 6.97333333e-08 GW.