Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Nanowatt
1 kcal/s = 4186800000000 nW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to nW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4186800000000 nW = 62802000000000 nW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Nanowatt 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.
Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.