Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Terajoule/second
1 kcal/s = 4.1868e-09 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to TJ/s:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4.1868e-09 TJ/s = 6.2802e-08 TJ/s
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Terajoule/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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.