What Is This Tool?
This unit converter changes power measurements from calorie (th)/minute, a thermochemical calorie rate, into nanojoule/second [nJ/s], which represents very small power levels suitable for microelectronics and photonics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in calorie (th)/minute
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Choose the input unit as calorie (th)/minute
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Select the output unit as nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
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Click convert to get the equivalent power value in nJ/s
Key Features
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Converts power units from calorie (th)/minute to nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
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Includes detailed unit definitions and use cases
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Provides straightforward conversion formula and examples
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Ideal for scientific, metabolic, and low-power electronics applications
Examples
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2 calorie (th)/minute equals 139466666.666668 nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
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0.5 calorie (th)/minute equals 34866666.666667 nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
Common Use Cases
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Reporting heat-release rates in small-scale calorimetry experiments
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Expressing metabolic rates of humans or animals
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Characterizing slow heating energy transfers in food-science tests
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Specifying power for ultra-low-power sensors and IoT devices
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Describing average power in microelectronics and photonics research
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values reflect steady power rates over a minute for accuracy
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Use the converter for translating calorimetric or metabolic power to fine-scale units
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Apply the tool in scientific and technical settings involving very small energy transfers
Limitations
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Conversion involves large magnitude differences which may cause rounding errors
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Calorie (th)/minute uses the thermochemical calorie definition and assumes steady power
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May not be suitable for dynamic power measurements with fluctuating rates
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does calorie (th)/minute measure?
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It measures power as one thermochemical calorie transferred per minute, indicating the rate of heat or energy flow.
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Why convert calorie (th)/minute to nanojoule/second?
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Converting to nanojoule/second allows expressing very small power levels required for microelectronic or photonic applications.
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What is the conversion factor between these units?
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One calorie (th)/minute equals 69,733,333.333334 nanojoule/second (nJ/s).
Key Terminology
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Calorie (th)/minute
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A power unit based on thermochemical calorie delivered per minute, equal to 4.184 joules per minute.
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Nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
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A power unit representing one nanowatt, or 10⁻⁹ joules transferred every second.