Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Gigajoule/second
1 kcal/s = 4.1868e-06 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to GJ/s:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4.1868e-06 GJ/s = 6.2802e-05 GJ/s
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Gigajoule/second Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.