Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Kilowatt
1 kcal/h = 0.001163 kW
Example: convert 15 kcal/h to kW:
15 kcal/h = 15 × 0.001163 kW = 0.017445 kW
Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/hour
Kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adopted as a unit of energy. Its use in power measurement, such as kcal/h, emerged in contexts like thermal and caloric power calculations, especially in fields related to heating and energy transfer.
Current Use
kcal/h is used in applications involving thermal power, such as heating systems, calorimetry, and energy transfer calculations where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
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.