Convert kilowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to kilowatt.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 kW = 0.238845896627496 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 kW to kcal/s:
15 kW = 15 × 0.238845896627496 kcal/s = 3.58268844941244 kcal/s
Kilowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
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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.
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.