Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Dekawatt
1 kcal/s = 418.68 daW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to daW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 418.68 daW = 6280.2 daW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Dekawatt Conversion Table
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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.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.