Convert watt to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to watt.
1 W = 0.000239005736138 kcal(th)/s. To convert watt to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.000239005736138; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 4184 W). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 W = 0.000239005736138 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 4184 W
- 10 W = 0.00239005736138 kcal(th)/s
- 100 W = 0.0239005736138 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Watt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 W = 0.000239005736137667 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 W to kcal(th)/s:
15 W = 15 × 0.000239005736137667 kcal(th)/s = 0.00358508604206501 kcal(th)/s
Watt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| watt | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.000239005736138 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 W | 0.000478011472275 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 W | 0.000717017208413 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 W | 0.00119502868069 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 W | 0.00239005736138 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 W | 0.00478011472275 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 W | 0.0119502868069 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 W | 0.0239005736138 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 W | 0.119502868069 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 W | 0.239005736138 kcal(th)/s |
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
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 watt in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 watt (W) = 0.000239005736138 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert watt to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the watt value by 0.000239005736138. For example, 25 W × 0.000239005736138 = 0.00597514340344 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 watt in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 W = 0.00239005736138 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the watt or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 W equals only 0.000239005736138 kcal(th)/s.