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How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Gigawatt [GW]?

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Gigawatt [GW]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (IT) per second to gigawatts with this comprehensive guide, including definitions, use cases, examples, and important considerations.

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Gigawatt [GW] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Gigawatt [GW] Conversion Table
Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Gigawatt [GW]

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  5. How to convert from petawatt [PW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  7. How to convert from terawatt [TW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  11. How to convert from megawatt [MW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  12. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to megawatt [MW]?
  13. How to convert from kilowatt [kW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  14. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to kilowatt [kW]?
  15. How to convert from hectowatt [hW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  16. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to hectowatt [hW]?
  17. How to convert from dekawatt [daW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  18. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to dekawatt [daW]?
  19. How to convert from deciwatt [dW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  20. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to deciwatt [dW]?
  21. How to convert from centiwatt [cW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  22. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to centiwatt [cW]?
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  24. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to milliwatt [mW]?
  25. How to convert from microwatt [µW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  26. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to microwatt [µW]?
  27. How to convert from nanowatt [nW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  28. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to nanowatt [nW]?
  29. How to convert from picowatt [pW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  30. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to picowatt [pW]?
  31. How to convert from femtowatt [fW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  32. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to femtowatt [fW]?
  33. How to convert from attowatt [aW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  34. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to attowatt [aW]?
  35. How to convert from horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  36. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]?
  37. How to convert from horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  38. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
  39. How to convert from horsepower (metric) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  40. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (metric)?
  41. How to convert from horsepower (boiler) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  42. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (boiler)?
  43. How to convert from horsepower (electric) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  44. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (electric)?
  45. How to convert from horsepower (water) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  46. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (water)?
  47. How to convert from pferdestarke (ps) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  48. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to pferdestarke (ps)?
  49. How to convert from Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  50. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]?
  51. How to convert from Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  52. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min]?
  53. How to convert from Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  54. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s]?
  55. How to convert from Btu (th)/hour [Btu (th)/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  56. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu (th)/h]?
  57. How to convert from Btu (th)/minute to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  58. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (th)/minute?
  59. How to convert from Btu (th)/second [Btu (th)/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  61. How to convert from MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  62. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h]?
  63. How to convert from MBH to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  65. How to convert from ton (refrigeration) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  67. How to convert from kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  75. How to convert from kilocalorie (th)/minute to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  110. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to joule/second [J/s]?
  111. How to convert from exajoule/second [EJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  112. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to exajoule/second [EJ/s]?
  113. How to convert from petajoule/second [PJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  114. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to petajoule/second [PJ/s]?
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  116. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s]?
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  118. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s]?
  119. How to convert from megajoule/second [MJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  123. How to convert from hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  125. How to convert from dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
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  127. How to convert from decijoule/second [dJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  128. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to decijoule/second [dJ/s]?
  129. How to convert from centijoule/second [cJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  130. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to centijoule/second [cJ/s]?
  131. How to convert from millijoule/second [mJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  132. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to millijoule/second [mJ/s]?
  133. How to convert from microjoule/second [µJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  134. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to microjoule/second [µJ/s]?
  135. How to convert from nanojoule/second [nJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  136. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s]?
  137. How to convert from picojoule/second [pJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  138. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to picojoule/second [pJ/s]?
  139. How to convert from femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  140. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s]?
  141. How to convert from attojoule/second [aJ/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  142. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to attojoule/second [aJ/s]?
  143. How to convert from joule/hour [J/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  144. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to joule/hour [J/h]?
  145. How to convert from joule/minute [J/min] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  146. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to joule/minute [J/min]?
  147. How to convert from kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  148. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]?
  149. How to convert from kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  150. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]?

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate power values measured in calorie (IT) per second into gigawatts (GW). It facilitates the conversion of thermal energy transfer rates into large-scale electrical power units used in modern engineering and energy contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second you wish to convert
  • Select calorie (IT)/second as the source unit and gigawatt as the target unit
  • Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in gigawatts
  • Review the converted output for use in engineering or energy assessments

Key Features

  • Converts between calorie (IT)/second and gigawatt units of power
  • Supports analysis of thermal power alongside electrical generation metrics
  • Useful for laboratory calorimetry and energy sector planning
  • Browser-based and easy to use with clear examples provided

Examples

  • 1000 cal/s converts to 4.1868e-6 GW
  • 500000 cal/s converts to 0.0020934 GW

Common Use Cases

  • Converting historical thermal power data into SI-based electrical power units
  • Expressing heat transfer rates in terms compatible with large-scale power grids
  • Analyzing power plant performance and energy sector capacity planning
  • Bridging calorie-based thermal measurements with modern energy reporting

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure consistent use of the International Table calorie definition for accuracy
  • Use the converter primarily for scaling or comparison purposes due to large unit differences
  • Double-check unit selections to avoid misinterpretation of results
  • Apply conversions when integrating thermal energy data with electrical power metrics

Limitations

  • Calorie (IT) is a legacy, non-SI unit that may have less precision than joules
  • Gigawatt values can be extremely large, leading to very small decimals from calorie (IT)/second inputs
  • Conversion accuracy depends on standardized use of the International Table calorie definition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie (IT)/second used to measure?
It measures the rate of heat energy transfer defined by one International Table calorie per second, commonly used in thermal power and heat transfer contexts.

Why convert calorie (IT)/second to gigawatts?
Converting allows translation of thermal power data into large-scale electrical power units useful for energy system analysis and reporting.

Are there any limitations when using these units?
Yes, calorie (IT) is a legacy unit less precise than SI units, and gigawatts represent very large power scales, so conversion results may be numerically very small.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]
A legacy unit of power based on the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used for thermal power measurements.
Gigawatt [GW]
An SI unit of power equal to one billion watts, commonly used to express very large electrical power outputs such as those from power plants.

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