What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?

It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer based on one international-table calorie transferred per minute, used primarily in thermal and physiological contexts.

Why convert calorie (IT)/minute to milliwatt?

Converting to milliwatt allows comparing heat or metabolic power rates with common power units in electrical engineering and instrumentation.

Are calorie (IT)/minute and milliwatt interchangeable units?

They measure power but are used in different contexts; calorie (IT)/minute suits thermal processes while milliwatt is common for electrical and optical power.

Convert Calorie (IT)/minute to Milliwatt Online

Easily convert power values from calorie (IT)/minute to milliwatts using our simple online unit converter tool. Ideal for laboratory, physiological, and engineering applications.

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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Milliwatt [mW] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Milliwatt [mW] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter translates power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute, a heat transfer rate unit used in thermal and physiological contexts, to milliwatt, the SI unit of power standard in electrical and electronic fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the power value in calorie (IT)/minute into the converter
Select the output unit as milliwatt (mW)
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power in milliwatts
Review the result and apply it to your specific scientific or engineering context

Key Features

Converts power values from calorie (IT)/minute to milliwatts instantly
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Supports small continuous heat and energy rate conversions
Useful for laboratory calorimetry, thermal engineering, and metabolic rate analysis
Facilitates comparison between thermal power and electronic device power ratings

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/minute equals 139.56 milliwatts
0.5 calorie (IT)/minute converts to 34.89 milliwatts

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat release or absorption rates in laboratory calorimetry
Specifying heating power of laboratory heaters and hot plates
Displaying metabolic rates in physiology and exercise science
Comparing thermal power units with electrical power in engineering
Evaluating power consumption of small electronic components and circuits

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure steady-state conditions when applying the conversion for accuracy
Use the international table calorie definition to maintain consistency
Interpret results considering the specific context, especially in thermal versus electrical units
Cross-check converted values for critical applications involving power measurements

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/minute is primarily used in thermal and physiological fields and less so elsewhere
Millwatt is standard in electronics but may not always suit thermal applications directly
Conversion assumes steady continuous power over one minute and may not fit dynamic situations
Rounding of the conversion factor can impact precision in some cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?: It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer based on one international-table calorie transferred per minute, used primarily in thermal and physiological contexts.
Why convert calorie (IT)/minute to milliwatt?: Converting to milliwatt allows comparing heat or metabolic power rates with common power units in electrical engineering and instrumentation.
Are calorie (IT)/minute and milliwatt interchangeable units?: They measure power but are used in different contexts; calorie (IT)/minute suits thermal processes while milliwatt is common for electrical and optical power.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/minute: A power unit representing the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per minute, used to express small continuous heat rates.
Milliwatt (mW): One thousandth of a watt (SI unit of power), measuring the rate of energy transfer in electrical, optical, and radio frequency contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit calorie (IT)/minute represent?

Electrical power consumption

Heat or energy transfer rate per minute

Mechanical force applied

What is a milliwatt commonly used to measure?

Small electrical power levels

Thermal energy in calories

Chemical concentration

What is the approximate conversion factor from calorie (IT)/minute to milliwatt?

0.06978 mW per cal/min

69.78 mW per cal/min

6978 mW per cal/min

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