Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Picojoule/second
1 kcal/s = 4.1868e+15 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to pJ/s:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4.1868e+15 pJ/s = 6.2802e+16 pJ/s
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Picojoule/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.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.