What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute, a unit measuring heat energy transfer, into dekawatt, a metric power unit based on watts. It helps translate thermal power rates to standardized units used in various technical fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in calorie (IT)/minute you want to convert.
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/minute and target unit as dekawatt.
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent power in dekawatts.
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Refer to examples for practical conversion understanding.
Key Features
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Converts power values from calorie (IT)/minute to dekawatt.
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Supports power measurements useful in laboratory and engineering settings.
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Provides clear examples illustrating the conversion process.
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Facilitates cross-disciplinary unit translation for thermal and electrical power.
Examples
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10 cal/min = 10 × 0.006978 daW = 0.06978 daW
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50 cal/min = 50 × 0.006978 daW = 0.3489 daW
Common Use Cases
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Laboratory calorimetry to quantify heat release or absorption rates.
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Thermal engineering for specifying heating power in small devices.
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Physiology and exercise science for reporting metabolic rates per minute.
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Engineering documentation of small motor or appliance power output.
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Rating laboratory power supplies or LED lighting where tens of watts are relevant.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure unit definitions match your application context, especially for calorie types.
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Use this tool when power values fall within small to moderate ranges.
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Consult conversion examples for accuracy in calculations.
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Be aware of the scale suitability of dekawatt for your specific engineering or scientific needs.
Limitations
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Calorie (IT)/minute is specific to the international table calorie and may differ slightly from other calorie variants.
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Dekawatt is primarily intended for small-scale power and is uncommon in large-scale applications.
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Conversion accuracy can be influenced by rounding and unit definition differences across disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?
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It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer as one international-table calorie per minute, commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts.
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What is a dekawatt?
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A dekawatt (daW) is a metric power unit equal to 10 watts, representing energy transfer or work done per unit time.
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Why convert calorie (IT)/minute to dekawatt?
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Converting helps translate thermal power rates into standardized metric units, supporting cross-disciplinary analysis and engineering design.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute
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A power unit representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per minute.
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Dekawatt (daW)
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A metric unit of power equal to 10 watts used for measuring moderate power levels.