What does 1 calorie (th)/second represent in terms of power?

It is the power corresponding to transferring one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to 4.184 watts.

Why convert calorie (th)/second to centijoule/second?

To translate older thermal power units into finer, SI-aligned units suitable for measuring very small power levels in modern scientific and engineering applications.

Are all calories the same when converting power units?

No, this conversion uses the thermochemical calorie definition, which is fixed; other calorie variants may differ.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/second to Centijoule/second [cJ/s]

Learn to convert power units from calorie (thermochemical) per second to centijoule per second with precise steps and examples for scientific and engineering use.

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Calorie (th)/second to Centijoule/second [cJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power measurements from calorie (thermochemical) per second, a unit used in thermal energy contexts, into centijoule per second, a smaller unit suitable for low-power and precise scientific applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/second you want to convert
Select the 'calorie (th)/second' as the input unit
Choose 'centijoule/second [cJ/s]' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent value expressed in centijoule per second

Key Features

Converts between calorie (th)/second and centijoule/second units of power
Uses the defined relationship: 1 cal(th)/s equals 418.4 cJ/s
Supports applications in laboratory calorimetry, thermal system evaluations, and micro-power device analysis
Browser-based and easy to use with clear multiplication formula

Examples

2 cal(th)/s equals 836.8 cJ/s (2 × 418.4)
0.5 cal(th)/s equals 209.2 cJ/s (0.5 × 418.4)

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat flow in laboratory calorimetry experiments
Specifying power in older engineering texts using calories instead of watts
Translating legacy thermal power data into SI units for HVAC and process engineering
Measuring low-power draw of sensors, IoT devices, and wearable electronics
Evaluating small output powers from photodiodes, LEDs, and laboratory components
Characterizing harvested power from experimental micro-energy harvesters

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the calorie unit used is the thermochemical calorie before converting
Carefully handle large numeric values resulting from conversion to maintain calculation accuracy
Use this conversion to integrate legacy data into modern SI-based systems for compatibility
Apply the conversion in relevant scientific and engineering contexts involving small power levels

Limitations

The calorie (th)/second unit is specifically based on the thermochemical calorie, which differs from other calorie definitions and may affect interpretation
Centijoule/second is a very small power unit; converted values can be large and require precise numeric handling

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 calorie (th)/second represent in terms of power?: It is the power corresponding to transferring one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to 4.184 watts.
Why convert calorie (th)/second to centijoule/second?: To translate older thermal power units into finer, SI-aligned units suitable for measuring very small power levels in modern scientific and engineering applications.
Are all calories the same when converting power units?: No, this conversion uses the thermochemical calorie definition, which is fixed; other calorie variants may differ.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A power unit equal to one thermochemical calorie transferred per second, where 1 cal(th)/s is exactly 4.184 watts.
Centijoule/second [cJ/s]: A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a joule per second, representing very small steady power levels.
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie variant defined as exactly 4.184 joules, used in defining calorie (th)/second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the equivalent of 1 calorie (th)/second in centijoule/second?

4184 cJ/s

418.4 cJ/s

41.84 cJ/s

Which unit is smaller in power measurement?

calorie (th)/second

centijoule/second

They are the same

What is a common use of converting cal(th)/s to cJ/s?

To measure large industrial power

To report small power in sensors and microdevices

To calculate gasoline consumption

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