Convert hectojoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to hectojoule/second.
How to Convert Hectojoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 hJ/s = 0.0238845896627496 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 hJ/s to kcal/s:
15 hJ/s = 15 × 0.0238845896627496 kcal/s = 0.358268844941244 kcal/s
Hectojoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
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Hectojoule/second
Hectojoule per second (hJ/s) is a unit of power representing one hundred joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The unit hJ/s is derived from the SI unit joule (J) and the metric prefix hecto- (h), used to express larger quantities of energy transfer rate, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts. It has been used as an alternative to watts in certain fields, though watts are more standard.
Current Use
Hectojoule per second is occasionally used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify power, especially in contexts where larger energy transfer rates are involved. However, the watt (W) remains the standard SI unit for power, and hJ/s is less common in everyday use.
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.