What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?

It measures the rate of energy transfer as one International Table calorie per hour, used to express very small steady heat flow rates.

Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to centiwatt?

Converting to centiwatt helps express small heat flow rates in a more widely used power unit suitable for electronic and thermal systems.

Is calorie (IT)/hour an SI unit?

No, it is a non-SI unit primarily used in specific thermal and calorimetric contexts.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Centiwatt [cW]

Convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/hour to centiwatt easily using this online converter. Understand key use cases and steps for accurate conversions between these units.

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Centiwatt [cW] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform power values from calorie (IT)/hour, a unit measuring small heat flow rates, into centiwatt, a unit commonly used for low-power electronic systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/hour you want to convert
Select calorie (IT)/hour as the source unit and centiwatt as the target unit
Click convert to see the result expressed in centiwatt

Key Features

Converts power units from calorie (IT)/hour to centiwatt instantly
Supports very small heat flow and power values relevant in thermal and electronic measurements
Browser-based and easy to navigate with clear input and output display

Examples

5 cal/h converts to 0.5815 cW
10 cal/h converts to 1.163 cW

Common Use Cases

Reporting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry
Specifying ultra-low power consumption in electronic sensors
Interpreting historical data where power is expressed in calories per hour

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selection before conversion to ensure accuracy
Use this tool to facilitate comparisons between thermal and electrical power units
Be cautious when interpreting legacy data expressed in calorie (IT)/hour due to its non-SI nature

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour is less common in modern measurements and may require careful interpretation
Conversion may be affected by approximate historical definitions of calorie
Resolution limits exist when dealing with very low power values in certain contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?: It measures the rate of energy transfer as one International Table calorie per hour, used to express very small steady heat flow rates.
Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to centiwatt?: Converting to centiwatt helps express small heat flow rates in a more widely used power unit suitable for electronic and thermal systems.
Is calorie (IT)/hour an SI unit?: No, it is a non-SI unit primarily used in specific thermal and calorimetric contexts.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour: A power unit measuring energy transfer rate as one International Table calorie per hour, used for small heat flow rates.
Centiwatt: A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, used to quantify very low power levels.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (IT)/hour approximately equal in centiwatt?

0.01163 cW

0.1163 cW

1.163 cW

Which unit is equal to one hundredth of a watt?

Calorie (IT)/hour

Centiwatt

Watt

In which context is calorie (IT)/hour commonly used?

High-power industrial energy

Thermal and calorimetric measurements

Electrical power grid

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