What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?

It measures power as the rate of energy transfer corresponding to one International Table calorie per hour, used for small heat flow rates.

What is the equivalent of 1 calorie (IT)/hour in nanojoule/second?

1 calorie (IT)/hour equals 1,163,000 nanojoule/second based on their definitions.

Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to nanojoule/second?

To translate small heat rates from historical or calorimetry data into SI-compatible units commonly used in low-power electronics and photonics.

Convert Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Nanojoule/second [nJ/s] Easily

Use our simple online converter to change power values from calorie (IT)/hour to nanojoule/second and understand small-scale heat flow and power measurements effectively.

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Nanojoule/second [nJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter allows you to convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/hour to nanojoule/second. It is designed to facilitate interpreting small heat transfer rates and integrating them with modern units used in electronics and photonics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/hour you want to convert
Select calorie (IT)/hour as the input unit and nanojoule/second as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in nanojoule/second
Use the result to compare or integrate data with modern electronic and photonic power units

Key Features

Converts between calorie (IT)/hour and nanojoule/second with precise unit definitions
Supports power measurement interpretation for tiny heat flow and ultra-low power devices
Ideal for laboratory, thermal testing, and low-power electronics applications
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Includes practical examples for straightforward conversions

Examples

2 cal/h equals 2,326,000 nJ/s
0.5 cal/h equals 581,500 nJ/s
Use the formula: 1 cal/h equals 1,163,000 nJ/s for manual calculations

Common Use Cases

Reporting very small heat transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry
Interpreting historical heat flow data expressed in calories
Estimating heat losses in small experimental setups or insulated components
Specifying power consumption of ultra-low-power sensors and IoT devices
Expressing average power in microelectronics and photonics research

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the calorie definition to ensure consistency
Use this converter to bridge historical and modern measurement units
Pay attention to small magnitudes and maintain precision when converting
Cross-check results when integrating with electronic sensor data

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour is not an SI unit and less commonly used today
Converting very small power levels requires care to maintain accuracy
Inconsistent calorie definitions may affect conversion results
Ensure the original data context matches the International Table calorie standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?: It measures power as the rate of energy transfer corresponding to one International Table calorie per hour, used for small heat flow rates.
What is the equivalent of 1 calorie (IT)/hour in nanojoule/second?: 1 calorie (IT)/hour equals 1,163,000 nanojoule/second based on their definitions.
Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to nanojoule/second?: To translate small heat rates from historical or calorimetry data into SI-compatible units commonly used in low-power electronics and photonics.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]: A power unit indicating heat flow rate equal to one International Table calorie transferred per hour.
Nanojoule/second [nJ/s]: A power unit equivalent to one billionth of a joule per second, also called one nanowatt.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in units such as watts or calories per hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (IT)/hour represent?

One calorie of heat per second

One International Table calorie transferred per hour

One joule per second

What is the nanojoule/second equivalent of 0.5 calorie (IT)/hour?

581,500 nJ/s

1,163 nJ/s

2,326,000 nJ/s

Which area commonly uses calorie (IT)/hour measurements?

Astronomical energy calculations

Laboratory calorimetry and thermal testing

High power electrical grid management

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