What does one calorie (IT)/hour represent in power units?

One calorie (IT)/hour denotes the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per hour, approximately 1.163×10⁻³ watts.

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

Converting to picojoule/second allows expressing very small power levels in standard SI units used in microelectronics and precise thermal measurements.

In which fields is this conversion most commonly applied?

It is commonly used in laboratory calorimetry, micro/nanoelectronics, photonics, and sensitive optical detector calibrations.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s]?

Learn how to convert power values from calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) to picojoule/second (pJ/s) using this easy-to-use online converter for precise thermal and electronic power measurements.

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements from the calorie (IT)/hour unit to picojoule/second, facilitating the expression of very small heat transfer rates in standard SI units used in microelectronics and photonics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value you want to convert in calorie (IT)/hour.
Select 'calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]' as the input unit.
Choose 'picojoule/second [pJ/s]' as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent power in picojoule/second.

Key Features

Converts power units from calorie (IT)/hour to picojoule/second instantly.
Supports precision conversion of very small power values relevant to thermal and electronic applications.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface requiring no installation.

Examples

Convert 2 cal/h to picojoule/second: 2 × 1,163,000,000 = 2,326,000,000 pJ/s.
Convert 0.5 cal/h to picojoule/second: 0.5 × 1,163,000,000 = 581,500,000 pJ/s.

Common Use Cases

Reporting low-level heat-transfer rates in calorimetric and thermal testing laboratories.
Converting legacy technical data that uses calorie units for thermal power.
Measuring ultra-low power consumption in micro- and nanoelectronic devices and photonic systems.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context when converting from historical calorie units to ensure correct interpretation.
Use the conversion to align thermal measurements with SI units for electronic and photonic applications.
Double-check the input value units before conversion to prevent errors.

Limitations

The calorie (IT)/hour unit is historical and may need careful contextual interpretation.
Measuring instruments may have limited sensitivity at such low power levels.
Conversion accuracy depends on the precision of input values and measurement tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one calorie (IT)/hour represent in power units?: One calorie (IT)/hour denotes the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per hour, approximately 1.163×10⁻³ watts.
Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to picojoule/second?: Converting to picojoule/second allows expressing very small power levels in standard SI units used in microelectronics and precise thermal measurements.
In which fields is this conversion most commonly applied?: It is commonly used in laboratory calorimetry, micro/nanoelectronics, photonics, and sensitive optical detector calibrations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]: A historical power unit equal to one International Table calorie per hour, used for measuring small heat-transfer rates in thermal contexts.
Picojoule/second [pJ/s]: A SI unit of power equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, often used to describe extremely low continuous power levels in microelectronics and photonics.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate conversion factor from calorie (IT)/hour to picojoule/second?

1,163,000,000

1,000,000,000

116,300,000

Which field commonly uses picojoule/second to measure power?

Heavy industry heat transfer

Micro/nanoelectronics

Automotive fuel efficiency

What is the main use of calorie (IT)/hour units in modern applications?

Expressing very small heat flow rates

Measuring high power engines

Calibrating mechanical clocks

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