Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to hectowatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to hectowatt [hW], or Convert hectowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Hectowatt
1 kcal/s = 41.868 hW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to hW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 41.868 hW = 628.02 hW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Hectowatt 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.
Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.