Convert megawatt to calorie (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert megawatt [MW] to calorie (th)/minute [cal(th)/min], or Convert calorie (th)/minute to megawatt.
How to Convert Megawatt to Calorie (Th)/minute
1 MW = 14340.3441751149 cal(th)/min
Example: convert 15 MW to cal(th)/min:
15 MW = 15 × 14340.3441751149 cal(th)/min = 215105.162626723 cal(th)/min
Megawatt to Calorie (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Calorie (Th)/minute
A calorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories (thermochemical) transferred or used per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie (th)/minute has been used historically in thermodynamics and nutrition to quantify heat transfer rates, especially before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit of power.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th)/minute is rarely used in scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by the watt; however, it may still appear in specialized fields or legacy data related to heat transfer and energy consumption.