Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to nanojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s], or Convert nanojoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Nanojoule/second
1 kcal/s = 4186800000000 nJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to nJ/s:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4186800000000 nJ/s = 62802000000000 nJ/s
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Nanojoule/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.
Nanojoule/second
A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.
History/Origin
The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.
Current Use
The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.