Convert calorie (IT) to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to calorie (IT).
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Gigawatt-Hour
1 cal (IT) = 1.163e-12 GW*h
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to GW*h:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 1.163e-12 GW*h = 1.7445e-11 GW*h
Calorie (It) to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.