What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you change power values between calorie (IT) per minute and erg per second units, bridging practical thermal measurements with astrophysical and theoretical power analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/minute you want to convert.
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/minute and the target unit as erg/second.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in erg/second.
Key Features
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Converts power values involving calorie (IT)/minute and erg/second units.
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Designed for applications in laboratory calorimetry, physiology, thermal engineering, and astrophysics.
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Provides quick and easy online unit conversion between CGS and engineering power units.
Examples
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2 cal/min equals 1,395,600 erg/s after conversion.
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0.5 cal/min converts to 348,900 erg/s.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting heat release rates in laboratory calorimetry.
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Specifying heating power for small-scale thermal devices.
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Measuring metabolic rates in physiology and exercise science.
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Expressing radiative power of astronomical objects in astrophysics.
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Performing CGS-based theoretical physics calculations.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure unit consistency when converting between CGS and other systems.
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Use this converter for relatively small power rates typical in laboratory and physiological contexts.
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Verify conversions when applying results to large-scale energy transfers or SI-based engineering.
Limitations
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Calorie (IT)/minute is suitable for small-scale power rates and may not precisely handle very large energies.
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Erg per second is a CGS unit less frequently used in modern SI applications and may need further conversion to watts.
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Conversions should consider rounding and consistency within respective unit systems for high precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a calorie (IT) per minute used for?
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It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer in small-scale processes such as laboratory calorimetry and physiological metabolic rates.
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In which fields is erg per second commonly used?
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Erg per second is mainly used in astrophysics to express luminosities and radiative powers, as well as in CGS-based theoretical physics calculations.
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Why convert from calorie (IT)/minute to erg/second?
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To translate small-scale thermal power measurements into CGS units for compatibility with theoretical models and astrophysical data.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min]
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A unit of power representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy in one minute, used for small continuous heat rates.
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Erg/second [erg/s]
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A CGS unit of power defined as one erg of energy transferred per second, equal to 1×10⁻⁷ watt in SI units.
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CGS system
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A system of units based on centimeter, gram, and second commonly used in theoretical physics and astrophysics.