What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values expressed in calorie (IT)/hour, a unit used for very small heat flow rates, into millijoule/second, a modern SI-compatible power unit common in low-energy systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/hour you want to convert.
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/hour and the target unit as millijoule/second.
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Click convert to get the equivalent power in millijoule/second instantly.
Key Features
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Converts power from calorie (IT)/hour to millijoule/second accurately based on standard definitions.
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output units.
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Supports analysis of small heat-transfer rates in laboratories and electronics.
Examples
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Convert 5 cal/h to mJ/s resulting in 5.815 mJ/s.
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Convert 10 cal/h to mJ/s resulting in 11.63 mJ/s.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry.
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Analyzing power consumption of low-power electronics like sensors and microcontrollers.
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Interpreting thermal data from historical or non-SI units in modern experiments.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that the conversion applies to steady-state heat flow situations for accuracy.
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Use this converter for small power values typical in microthermal and biochemical research.
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Cross-check converted results especially when dealing with legacy data in calorie units.
Limitations
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Calorie (IT)/hour is a non-SI unit rarely used in modern standards which may affect precision.
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Conversion assumes steady-state conditions; dynamic heat flows need more detailed methods.
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Very low power levels close to noise floors may reduce measurement accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 calorie (IT)/hour equal in millijoule/second?
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1 calorie (IT)/hour equals approximately 1.163 millijoule/second according to the defined conversion rate.
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Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to millijoule/second?
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Conversion helps express small heat-transfer rates in modern SI-compatible units commonly used in electronics and research.
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Is this conversion suitable for transient heat flow?
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No, this conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer and may not be accurate for transient conditions.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/hour
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A power unit denoting the rate of energy transfer where one International Table calorie is transferred each hour.
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Millijoule/second
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A power unit equal to one thousandth of a joule per second, commonly used for low-power energy rates.