What does one calorie (th)/hour represent in terms of power?

It represents the rate of heat transfer of one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour, equal to approximately 1.1622×10⁻³ watts.

Why use deciwatt instead of milliwatt for small power values?

Deciwatt expresses small power conveniently around 0.1 watt levels, avoiding the more fractional milliwatt notation in scientific and engineering contexts.

Can this conversion tool be used for large power levels?

No, it is specifically intended for very low power values, and larger power should be converted using watt or kilowatt units.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Deciwatt [dW]

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (th)/hour to deciwatt quickly and accurately using this online unit converter tool designed for small thermal power and electronic applications.

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Deciwatt [dW] Conversion Table

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]	Deciwatt [dW]

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Deciwatt [dW] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms power values expressed in calorie (th)/hour, a thermal power unit often used in calorimetry and physiological studies, into deciwatt units, which represent small power levels based on watts. It simplifies converting low heat-transfer rates into a more standardized and convenient form used in electronic and engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (th)/hour into the input field.
Select the units 'calorie (th)/hour' as the source and 'deciwatt' as the target units.
Click the convert button to get the result in deciwatt.
Interpret the converted value for your specific application such as sensor power rating or heat transfer analysis.

Key Features

Converts thermal power from calorie (th)/hour to deciwatt with a clear conversion factor.
Supports expressions of very low power levels common in scientific and engineering tasks.
Browser-based tool that requires no installation for instant access.
Useful for reporting small heat rates in laboratory calorimetry and electronic component analysis.

Examples

Convert 5 cal (th)/h to dW: 5 × 0.0116222222 = 0.058111111 dW
Convert 10 cal (th)/h to dW: 10 × 0.0116222222 = 0.116222222 dW

Common Use Cases

Reporting small heat-transfer rates in chemical reactions or sample heat release studies.
Expressing metabolic heat-production rates in physiology using smaller power units.
Measuring power consumption of small electronic devices and sensors around 0.1 W.
Rating indicator LEDs or low-power radio beacons where deciwatt units are convenient.
Laboratory signal amplification and low-power device testing.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion when dealing with low power levels to facilitate comparison with electronic power units.
Verify the unit context since calorie (th)/hour is non-SI and less common in modern engineering.
For higher power measurements, consider using watts or kilowatts instead.
Ensure device or instrument sensitivity matches the low power scales being converted.

Limitations

Calorie (th)/hour is a non-SI unit and may require cautious interpretation.
The tool is designed for very small power levels and not suitable for larger power conversions.
Rounding and instrument accuracy may limit precision at very low power values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one calorie (th)/hour represent in terms of power?: It represents the rate of heat transfer of one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour, equal to approximately 1.1622×10⁻³ watts.
Why use deciwatt instead of milliwatt for small power values?: Deciwatt expresses small power conveniently around 0.1 watt levels, avoiding the more fractional milliwatt notation in scientific and engineering contexts.
Can this conversion tool be used for large power levels?: No, it is specifically intended for very low power values, and larger power should be converted using watt or kilowatt units.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]: A non-SI unit measuring thermal power as thermochemical calories transferred each hour, used for low heat rates.
Deciwatt [dW]: A power unit equal to one tenth of a watt, often used to express small power levels in scientific and engineering contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What kind of power measurement is converted using this tool?

Electrical current

Thermal power in calorie (th)/hour

Voltage levels

What unit is equal to one tenth of a watt?

Milliwatt

Deciwatt

Kilowatt

In which scenario is calorie (th)/hour commonly used?

Reporting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry

Measuring high-voltage power lines

Calculating speed of vehicles

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