Convert terawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to terawatt.
How to Convert Terawatt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 TW = 239005736.137667 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 TW to kcal(th)/s:
15 TW = 15 × 239005736.137667 kcal(th)/s = 3585086042.06501 kcal(th)/s
Terawatt to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
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Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.