Convert kilojoule/second to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/second [kJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to kilojoule/second.
1 kJ/s = 0.238845896627 cal/s. To convert kilojoule/second to calorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.238845896627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/s = 4.1868 kJ/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 kJ/s = 0.238845896627 cal/s
- 1 cal/s = 4.1868 kJ/s
- 10 kJ/s = 2.38845896627 cal/s
- 100 kJ/s = 23.8845896627 cal/s
How to Convert Kilojoule/second to Calorie (It)/second
1 kJ/s = 0.238845896627496 cal/s
Example: convert 15 kJ/s to cal/s:
15 kJ/s = 15 × 0.238845896627496 cal/s = 3.58268844941244 cal/s
Kilojoule/second to Calorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| kilojoule/second | calorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ/s | 0.238845896627 cal/s |
| 2 kJ/s | 0.477691793255 cal/s |
| 3 kJ/s | 0.716537689882 cal/s |
| 5 kJ/s | 1.19422948314 cal/s |
| 10 kJ/s | 2.38845896627 cal/s |
| 20 kJ/s | 4.77691793255 cal/s |
| 50 kJ/s | 11.9422948314 cal/s |
| 100 kJ/s | 23.8845896627 cal/s |
| 500 kJ/s | 119.422948314 cal/s |
| 1000 kJ/s | 238.845896627 cal/s |
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
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 kilojoule/second in calorie (IT)/second?
1 kilojoule/second (kJ/s) = 0.238845896627 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s).
How do you convert kilojoule/second to calorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the kilojoule/second value by 0.238845896627. For example, 25 kJ/s × 0.238845896627 = 5.97114741569 cal/s.
What is 10 kilojoule/second in calorie (IT)/second?
10 kJ/s = 2.38845896627 cal/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule/second or the calorie (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kJ/s equals only 0.238845896627 cal/s.