Convert petawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to petawatt.
1 PW = 239005736138 kcal(th)/s. To convert petawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 239005736138; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 4.1840e-12 PW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 PW = 239005736138 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 4.1840e-12 PW
- 10 PW = 2.3901e+12 kcal(th)/s
- 100 PW = 2.3901e+13 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Petawatt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 PW = 239005736137.667 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 PW to kcal(th)/s:
15 PW = 15 × 239005736137.667 kcal(th)/s = 3585086042065.01 kcal(th)/s
Petawatt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| petawatt | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 PW | 239005736138 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 PW | 478011472275 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 PW | 717017208413 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 PW | 1.1950e+12 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 PW | 2.3901e+12 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 PW | 4.7801e+12 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 PW | 1.1950e+13 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 PW | 2.3901e+13 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 PW | 1.1950e+14 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 PW | 2.3901e+14 kcal(th)/s |
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petawatt in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 petawatt (PW) = 239005736138 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert petawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the petawatt value by 239005736138. For example, 25 PW × 239005736138 = 5.9751e+12 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 petawatt in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 PW = 2.3901e+12 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the petawatt or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 PW = 239005736138 kcal(th)/s.