What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, commonly used to express thermal energy transfer.

When should I use attowatt units?

Attowatt units are used to express extremely small power levels, such as in ultra-sensitive detectors, nanoscale electronics, and advanced physics applications.

Why are conversions between cal/s and aW often resulting in very large numbers?

Because calorie (IT)/second and attowatt differ greatly in scale, converting results creates very large numeric values that represent ultra-low power in attowatts.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Attowatt [aW]

Learn how to convert power units from calorie (IT)/second to attowatt quickly and accurately with this unit converter tool. Understand their definitions, use cases, and conversion process.

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]

Attowatt [aW]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Attowatt [aW] Conversion Table

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Attowatt [aW]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Attowatt [aW] Conversion Table
Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Attowatt [aW]

Explore More Power Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate power values from calorie (IT)/second (cal/s), a unit expressing thermal energy transfer per second, into attowatts (aW), which represent extremely small power levels used in advanced scientific measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second into the input field
Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]
Choose the target unit as attowatt [aW]
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in attowatts
Review the result and apply it according to your specific use case

Key Features

Converts thermal power from calorie (IT)/second to attowatt units
Displays large-scale conversion results suited for nanoscale and ultra-sensitive applications
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Supports historical and specialized unit conversions for engineering and research
Provides clear unit definitions and context-specific use cases

Examples

2 cal/s is converted to 8.3736 × 10^18 attowatt
0.5 cal/s results in 2.0934 × 10^18 attowatt

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using the International Table calorie
Describing heating or cooling capacities in historical engineering or calorie-based systems
Converting traditional thermal power values into units suitable for ultra-low power scientific measurements
Research in nanoscale electronics and ultra-sensitive photodetection
Experimental physics involving cryogenic detectors and bolometers

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context to ensure calorie (IT)/second is appropriate for your data
Consider the scale difference when working with very large or very small power values
Use this conversion for comparing heat-transfer rates to ultra-low power electronic signals
Be cautious with precision due to the vastly different unit magnitudes
Apply the results in research or analysis requiring meticulous unit consistency

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/second is a historical, non-SI unit with limited modern application
Attowatt represents extremely small power, causing large numeric results for calorie-based inputs
Handling very large converted numbers may be impractical or exceed typical measurement scales
Units used relate to vastly different disciplines and scales, requiring careful interpretation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, commonly used to express thermal energy transfer.
When should I use attowatt units?: Attowatt units are used to express extremely small power levels, such as in ultra-sensitive detectors, nanoscale electronics, and advanced physics applications.
Why are conversions between cal/s and aW often resulting in very large numbers?: Because calorie (IT)/second and attowatt differ greatly in scale, converting results creates very large numeric values that represent ultra-low power in attowatts.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used to quantify thermal power or heat-transfer rates.
Attowatt [aW]: A unit of power equal to 10⁻¹⁸ watts, applied in scientific contexts to express extremely small energy transfer rates.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity does calorie (IT)/second measure?

Temperature

Power

Time

Attowatt is most suitable for measuring what kind of power?

High power

Extremely small power

Moderate power

Why might large converted values from cal/s to aW be challenging?

Because attowatt is a large unit

Because the units differ greatly in scale

Because calorie (IT)/second is an SI unit

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Fuel Consumption Units Converter Online Moment of Inertia Units Converter Online Length Units Converter