Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 0.999331231489 cal/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to calorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.999331231489; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/s = 1.00066921606 kcal(th)/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(th)/s = 0.999331231489 cal/s
- 1 cal/s = 1.00066921606 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 9.99331231489 cal/s
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 99.9331231489 cal/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Calorie (It)/second
1 kcal(th)/s = 0.999331231489443 cal/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to cal/s:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 0.999331231489443 cal/s = 14.9899684723416 cal/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Calorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | calorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 0.999331231489 cal/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 1.99866246298 cal/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 2.99799369447 cal/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 4.99665615745 cal/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 9.99331231489 cal/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 19.9866246298 cal/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 49.9665615745 cal/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 99.9331231489 cal/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 499.665615745 cal/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 999.331231489 cal/s |
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/second in calorie (IT)/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 0.999331231489 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to calorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 0.999331231489. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 0.999331231489 = 24.9832807872 cal/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in calorie (IT)/second?
10 kcal(th)/s = 9.99331231489 cal/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the calorie (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s equals only 0.999331231489 cal/s.