Convert calorie (th)/hour to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to calorie (th)/hour.
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/hour to Kilowatt
1 cal(th)/h = 0.00116222222 kW
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/h to kW:
15 cal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00116222222 kW = 0.0174333333 kW
Calorie (Th)/hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
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Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
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.