Convert megawatt to calorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert megawatt [MW] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min], or Convert calorie (IT)/minute to megawatt.
How to Convert Megawatt to Calorie (It)/minute
1 MW = 14330.7537976498 cal/min
Example: convert 15 MW to cal/min:
15 MW = 15 × 14330.7537976498 cal/min = 214961.306964746 cal/min
Megawatt to Calorie (It)/minute Conversion Table
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Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.