Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Milliwatt
1 kcal/s = 4186800 mW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to mW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4186800 mW = 62802000 mW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Milliwatt 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.
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.