Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Gigawatt
1 kcal/s = 4.1868e-06 GW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to GW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4.1868e-06 GW = 6.2802e-05 GW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Gigawatt 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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.