What is a thermochemical calorie (cal th)?

It is an older energy unit defined exactly as 4.184 joules, historically used in thermochemical data and specific heat capacity expressions.

How is a kilowatt-second related to joules?

One kilowatt-second equals one kilojoule, which is 1000 joules of energy.

When should I convert calorie (th) to kilowatt-second?

When translating historical calorie-based energy data into modern units for engineering, physics, or power electronics applications.

How to Convert from Calorie (th) [cal (th)] to Kilowatt-second [kW*s]?

Learn how to accurately convert energy values from thermochemical calories (cal (th)) to kilowatt-seconds (kW*s) for applications in thermochemistry, calorimetry, and engineering fields.

Calorie (th) [cal (th)]

Kilowatt-second [kW*s]

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Calorie (th) [cal (th)] to Kilowatt-second [kW*s] Conversion Table

Calorie (th) [cal (th)]	Kilowatt-second [kW*s]

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Calorie (th) [cal (th)] to Kilowatt-second [kW*s] Conversion Table
Calorie (th) [cal (th)]	Kilowatt-second [kW*s]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform energy measurements from the thermochemical calorie, an older energy unit used in historical thermochemistry and calorimetry, into kilowatt-seconds, a unit commonly used to express energy pulses in engineering and physics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in calorie (th) units
Select calorie (th) as the input unit and kilowatt-second as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent energy value in kilowatt-seconds
Use the converted result for analysis or engineering applications

Key Features

Converts energy values from calorie (th) to kilowatt-second units
Based on an exact fixed conversion rate for accuracy
Supports contexts like calorimetry, thermochemistry, and power electronics
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Enables translation of historical data to modern units

Examples

10 calorie (th) converts to 0.04184 kilowatt-second
50 calorie (th) converts to 0.2092 kilowatt-second

Common Use Cases

Converting older thermochemical or calorimetry data into modern energy units
Quantifying brief energy pulses in power electronics and pulse-heating experiments
Analyzing transient power events or burst mode energy deliveries in engineering
Translating historical heat and specific heat capacity values into SI-compatible units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate and correspond to thermochemical calorie units
Be aware that kilowatt-second is a larger unit, so small calorie values convert to very small kW*s quantities
Use this converter for historical or experimental data where cal (th) is referenced
Consult original data context when interpreting converted values from older measurements

Limitations

The thermochemical calorie is outdated and rarely used in modern SI-based measurements
Converted kilowatt-second values for small calories may be very small and require careful precision
This tool does not support units outside of calorie (th) and kilowatt-second
Interpreting historical data requires understanding of original measurement contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a thermochemical calorie (cal th)?: It is an older energy unit defined exactly as 4.184 joules, historically used in thermochemical data and specific heat capacity expressions.
How is a kilowatt-second related to joules?: One kilowatt-second equals one kilojoule, which is 1000 joules of energy.
When should I convert calorie (th) to kilowatt-second?: When translating historical calorie-based energy data into modern units for engineering, physics, or power electronics applications.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th) [cal (th)]: An energy unit exactly equal to 4.184 joules, used historically in thermochemical measurements and specific heat capacity.
Kilowatt-second [kW*s]: A unit of energy equal to one kilowatt of power applied for one second, numerically equivalent to one kilojoule.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is one calorie (th) in kilowatt-seconds?

0.04184 kW*s

0.004184 kW*s

1 kW*s

Which unit is larger when comparing calorie (th) and kilowatt-second?

Calorie (th) is larger

Kilowatt-second is larger

They are equal

Why convert calorie (th) to kilowatt-second?

To convert modern SI units to older units

To translate historical thermochemical data into modern compatible units

To measure energy over hours

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