Convert nanowatt to calorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min], or Convert calorie (IT)/minute to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Calorie (It)/minute
1 nW = 1.43307537976498e-11 cal/min
Example: convert 15 nW to cal/min:
15 nW = 15 × 1.43307537976498e-11 cal/min = 2.14961306964746e-10 cal/min
Nanowatt to Calorie (It)/minute Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.