What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute to joule per second, enabling users to express small heat or energy transfer rates in standard SI units for consistent scientific and engineering usage.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in calorie (IT) per minute that you wish to convert
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Select calorie (IT)/minute as the input unit and joule/second as the output unit
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Click convert to view the equivalent power value in joule per second
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Use the result for analysis or reporting in scientific or engineering contexts
Key Features
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Converts power units from calorie (IT)/minute to joule/second accurately
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Based on established conversion rate between these units
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Supports applications in calorimetry, thermal engineering, and physiology
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Provides quick examples for practical understanding
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Browser-based, easy-to-use interface
Examples
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Convert 10 cal/min: multiply by 0.06978 to get 0.6978 J/s
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Convert 50 cal/min: multiply by 0.06978 to get 3.489 J/s
Common Use Cases
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Laboratory calorimetry to determine heat release or absorption rates
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Small-scale thermal engineering for specifying heating power of equipment
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Metabolic rate reporting in physiology and exercise science
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Electrical and mechanical power measurements for appliances and engines
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Heat transfer quantification in HVAC and thermal system design
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure energy and time units are consistently defined and applied
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Use this conversion for small-scale or specialized heat transfer rates
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Apply constant transfer rate assumption during measurement intervals
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Confirm unit selections before performing conversions for accuracy
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Integrate converted values for comparative analysis across systems
Limitations
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Suited primarily for small-scale heat transfer measurements, not large-scale power
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Accuracy relies on precise unit definitions and stable time intervals
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Conversion assumes steady-state transfer without accounting for fluctuations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one calorie (IT)/minute represent?
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It represents the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per minute, indicating the rate of heat or energy transfer.
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How is joule/second related to watts?
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One joule per second is exactly equal to one watt, the SI derived unit of power.
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When should I use this conversion?
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Use this conversion to express small heat or energy transfer rates in standard SI units across scientific, engineering, and physiological contexts.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min]
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A unit of power indicating the rate of energy transfer of one international-table calorie per minute, used for small continuous heat rates.
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Joule/second [J/s]
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An SI derived unit of power measuring the rate of energy transfer, one joule per second, equal to one watt.