What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to change power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute, a unit expressing small continuous heat rates, into microjoule per second, a unit suited for very low power levels in electronics and photonics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in calorie (IT)/minute you wish to convert
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Select the target unit as microjoule/second
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Click convert to view the equivalent power in microjoules per second
Key Features
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Converts calorie (IT)/minute to microjoule/second using an exact conversion factor
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Supports applications across laboratory calorimetry, thermal engineering, physiology, and low-power electronics
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software
Examples
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2 cal/min converts to 139560 µJ/s by multiplying 2 by 69780
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0.5 cal/min equals 34890 µJ/s through conversion formula application
Common Use Cases
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Calculating heat release rates in chemical or physical lab experiments
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Specifying heating power for lab heaters and hot plates
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Reporting metabolic rates in physiology on a fine time scale
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Measuring ultra-low electronic power consumption in microcontrollers or IoT devices
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Quantifying optical power in sensitive photonics instruments
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Evaluating tiny energy outputs from energy-harvesting devices
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for small-scale continuous power measurement conversions
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Double-check input values for accuracy before conversion
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Apply conversions consistently within experimental or engineering contexts
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Be aware of unit scale differences when interpreting results
Limitations
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Assumes a stable definition for calorie (IT) which may not suit larger scale power conversions
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Conversion accuracy may be limited due to scale differences and measurement precision constraints
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, typically used for small continuous heat rates.
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What kind of power does microjoule per second represent?
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Microjoule per second quantifies very small continuous power levels, often relevant in ultra-low-power electronics and photonics.
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Why convert from calorie (IT)/minute to microjoule/second?
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The conversion allows integrating thermal energy transfer rates into electronic or photonics power units for multi-disciplinary applications.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute
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A unit of power representing the transfer of one international‑table calorie of energy in one minute, used to measure small continuous heat rates.
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Microjoule/second (µJ/s)
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A power unit equal to one microjoule of energy transferred each second, corresponding to 10⁻⁶ watts, used for very low continuous power levels.