What does calorie (th)/hour measure?

It measures the rate of heat transfer corresponding to one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour, used mainly for small heat-transfer rates.

Why convert calorie (th)/hour to kilojoule/second?

To express small-scale thermal power measurements in a widely accepted SI-compatible unit for easier comparison and integration.

Is kilojoule/second the same as kilowatt?

Yes, 1 kilojoule/second equals 1 kilowatt, both representing 1,000 watts of power.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]?

Easily convert power measurements from calorie (th)/hour to kilojoule/second with this straightforward unit converter. Understand thermal power rates and their applications across different fields.

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Kilojoule/second [kJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to translate power values measured in calorie (th)/hour, a unit for small-rate thermal power, into kilojoule/second, a widely used SI-compatible unit. It is designed to help users express heat-transfer rates in standard units convenient for engineering and scientific purposes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal power value in calorie (th)/hour.
Select calorie (th)/hour as the input unit.
Choose kilojoule/second as the output unit.
Click the convert button to view the result in kilojoule/second.

Key Features

Converts thermal power from calorie (th)/hour to kilojoule/second accurately.
Supports unit definitions commonly used in laboratory and industrial settings.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
Provides examples to illustrate typical conversions.

Examples

100 cal (th)/h converts to approximately 0.000116222 kJ/s.
5000 cal (th)/h converts to about 0.005811111 kJ/s.

Common Use Cases

Reporting very low heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry and chemical reaction studies.
Expressing metabolic heat production rates in physiological research.
Converting small-scale heat measurements into industrial or engineering power units.
Rating appliance or machinery power in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
Assessing power output of turbines and engines in power generation.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values represent heat transfer rates relevant to small-scale measurements.
Consider the practical scale differences when converting to kilojoule/second, as it corresponds to larger power units like kilowatts.
Use precise instruments to measure small thermal power rates for accurate conversion.
Double-check unit selections before conversion for consistent results.

Limitations

Calorie (th)/hour measures very small power rates, so output values are often very low.
Kilojoule/second equals kilowatt, representing much higher power levels not typical in small-scale heat measurement.
High precision is required when converting to avoid errors due to large unit magnitude differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/hour measure?: It measures the rate of heat transfer corresponding to one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour, used mainly for small heat-transfer rates.
Why convert calorie (th)/hour to kilojoule/second?: To express small-scale thermal power measurements in a widely accepted SI-compatible unit for easier comparison and integration.
Is kilojoule/second the same as kilowatt?: Yes, 1 kilojoule/second equals 1 kilowatt, both representing 1,000 watts of power.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]: A unit of power indicating the rate of heat transfer of one thermochemical calorie per hour, used for small-scale thermal measurements.
Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]: A power unit equivalent to 1,000 joules per second, also known as a kilowatt, used to measure larger-scale energy transfer rates.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in units such as watts or kilowatts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the calorie (th)/hour unit mainly used for?

Measuring mechanical power

Reporting small heat-transfer rates

Rating electrical appliances

What is equivalent to 1 kilojoule/second?

1 watt

1 kilowatt

1 calorie (th)/hour

Why is precision important when converting from calorie (th)/hour to kilojoule/second?

Because calorie (th)/hour values are very small

Because kilojoule/second is a non-SI unit

Because they measure different physical quantities

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