Convert kilowatt to calorie (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h], or Convert calorie (th)/hour to kilowatt.
1 kW = 860.420651741 cal(th)/h. To convert kilowatt to calorie (th)/hour, multiply the value by 860.420651741; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/h = 0.00116222222 kW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kW = 860.420651741 cal(th)/h
- 1 cal(th)/h = 0.00116222222 kW
- 10 kW = 8604.20651741 cal(th)/h
- 100 kW = 86042.0651741 cal(th)/h
How to Convert Kilowatt to Calorie (Th)/hour
1 kW = 860.420651740766 cal(th)/h
Example: convert 15 kW to cal(th)/h:
15 kW = 15 × 860.420651740766 cal(th)/h = 12906.3097761115 cal(th)/h
Kilowatt to Calorie (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| kilowatt | calorie (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 860.420651741 cal(th)/h |
| 2 kW | 1720.84130348 cal(th)/h |
| 3 kW | 2581.26195522 cal(th)/h |
| 5 kW | 4302.1032587 cal(th)/h |
| 10 kW | 8604.20651741 cal(th)/h |
| 20 kW | 17208.4130348 cal(th)/h |
| 50 kW | 43021.032587 cal(th)/h |
| 100 kW | 86042.0651741 cal(th)/h |
| 500 kW | 430210.32587 cal(th)/h |
| 1000 kW | 860420.651741 cal(th)/h |
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilowatt in calorie (th)/hour?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 860.420651741 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h).
How do you convert kilowatt to calorie (th)/hour?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 860.420651741. For example, 25 kW × 860.420651741 = 21510.5162935 cal(th)/h.
What is 10 kilowatt in calorie (th)/hour?
10 kW = 8604.20651741 cal(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt or the calorie (th)/hour?
The kilowatt is the larger unit: 1 kW = 860.420651741 cal(th)/h.