What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures thermal power as the energy transfer rate of one International Table calorie per second, commonly used in heat-transfer contexts.

Why convert calorie (IT)/second to picowatt?

Conversion enables comparison between historical calorie-based heat measurements and very small SI power units used in modern sensitive instruments.

Are calorie (IT)/second and picowatt compatible units?

Yes, but they differ greatly in scale; calorie (IT)/second is larger, so the conversion yields very large picowatt values.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Picowatt [pW]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/second to picowatt using our detailed guide and unit converter tool.

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]

Picowatt [pW]

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

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Picowatt [pW] Conversion Table

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Picowatt [pW]

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 Picowatt [pW] Conversion Table
Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Picowatt [pW]

Explore More Power Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power values from calorie (IT)/second, a unit representing heat energy transfer based on the International Table calorie, into picowatts, an SI unit that measures extremely small power levels. It facilitates compatibility between historical thermal data and modern sensitive power measurement instruments.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second into the input field.
Select picowatt as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power expressed in picowatts.

Key Features

Converts power units from calorie (IT)/second to picowatt accurately based on accepted conversion rates.
Supports thermal power measurements relevant in calorimetry and ultra-low power electronics.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translations involving large differences in scale.

Examples

2 cal/s converts to 8,373,600,000,000 pW (2 × 4,186,800,000,000 pW).
0.5 cal/s converts to 2,093,400,000,000 pW (0.5 × 4,186,800,000,000 pW).

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using International Table calorie units.
Converting historical thermal power values into SI units for engineering analysis.
Describing ultra-low power consumption in microelectronics and sensitive scientific experiments.

Tips & Best Practices

Carefully consider the large magnitude difference between units to handle conversion results accurately.
Use the tool to translate legacy calorie-based thermal power data for compatibility with modern experiments.
Verify context when interpreting calorie (IT)/second values due to its non-SI origin and historical usage.

Limitations

The calorie (IT)/second is a non-SI unit linked to old definitions requiring proper interpretation.
Conversion results yield very large numbers because of the scale difference between calories and picowatts.
Picowatt units are suited for extremely small power levels, so the scale must be managed carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures thermal power as the energy transfer rate of one International Table calorie per second, commonly used in heat-transfer contexts.
Why convert calorie (IT)/second to picowatt?: Conversion enables comparison between historical calorie-based heat measurements and very small SI power units used in modern sensitive instruments.
Are calorie (IT)/second and picowatt compatible units?: Yes, but they differ greatly in scale; calorie (IT)/second is larger, so the conversion yields very large picowatt values.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second: A power unit quantifying heat energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used in thermal power contexts.
Picowatt (pW): An SI-derived power unit equal to one trillionth of a watt, used for measuring extremely small power levels in sensitive instruments.
Thermal Power: The rate at which heat energy is transferred, often expressed in calorie-based units or watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is calorie (IT)/second?

A historical energy transfer rate unit

A unit of power based on International Table calorie

An SI unit of electrical power

For what kind of measurements is the picowatt mainly used?

Extremely small power levels in sensitive devices

Large industrial heat transfer rates

Everyday household appliance power

What is important to consider when converting from calorie (IT)/second to picowatt?

The huge difference in magnitude resulting in very large numbers

Both units represent the same scale of power

Conversion is only approximate and not suitable for use

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