Convert gigawatt to calorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min], or Convert calorie (IT)/minute to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Calorie (It)/minute
1 GW = 14330753.7976498 cal/min
Example: convert 15 GW to cal/min:
15 GW = 15 × 14330753.7976498 cal/min = 214961306.964746 cal/min
Gigawatt to Calorie (It)/minute Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
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.