Convert calorie (th)/second to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to calorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Megawatt
1 cal(th)/s = 0.004184 MW
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to MW:
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 0.004184 MW = 0.06276 MW
Calorie (Th)/second to Megawatt Conversion Table
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Calorie (Th)/second
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
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.