Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Kilowatt
1 kcal/min = 0.06978 kW
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to kW:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 0.06978 kW = 1.0467 kW
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Kilowatt Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
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.