What does one calorie (th)/second represent in watts?

One calorie (th)/second equals exactly 4.184 watts based on the thermochemical calorie definition.

Are calorie (th)/second units commonly used today?

No, they are largely legacy units mostly found in older engineering and calorimetry literature.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/second to Microjoule/second [µJ/s]

Q: Why convert from calorie (th)/second to microjoule/second?

Converting bridges older thermal power measurements to very small power units used in modern ultralow-power and microscopic applications.

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (th)/second to microjoule/second [µJ/s], bridging legacy thermal units with ultra-low-power electronic and optical applications.

Calorie (th)/second

Microjoule/second [µJ/s]

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

Calorie (th)/second to Microjoule/second [µJ/s] Conversion Table

Calorie (th)/second	Microjoule/second [µJ/s]

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 (th)/second to Microjoule/second [µJ/s] Conversion Table
Calorie (th)/second	Microjoule/second [µJ/s]

Explore More Power Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from calorie (th)/second, a legacy thermal power unit, into microjoule/second [µJ/s], a unit used for measuring extremely small power levels in electronics and optics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/second you wish to convert
Select calorie (th)/second as the input unit and microjoule/second [µJ/s] as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in microjoule/second
Use the converted value for low-power electronic or optical system calculations

Key Features

Converts thermal power from calorie (th)/second to microjoule/second [µJ/s]
Supports power measurement translations relevant for laboratory and engineering use
Provides clear conversion based on exact relationships between units
Browser-based and easy to use without specialized equipment

Examples

2 calorie (th)/second converts to 8,368,000 microjoule/second [µJ/s]
0.5 calorie (th)/second converts to 2,092,000 microjoule/second [µJ/s]

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat flow in laboratory calorimetry experiments
Translating older heating-element power data into SI units for HVAC or process engineering
Specifying ultra-low-power consumption in microcontrollers and IoT sensors
Measuring optical power in sensitive photonics and microscopy devices
Quantifying output power from energy harvesting devices like tiny solar cells

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct input unit selection to avoid conversion errors
Use sensitive equipment when applying microjoule/second values in measurements
Understand the legacy nature of calorie (th)/second when interpreting results
Cross-check converted values when using legacy data in modern electronic or optical contexts

Limitations

Calorie (th)/second is a legacy unit seldom used in current standards
Conversion depends on the exact definition of the thermochemical calorie
Microjoule/second represents tiny power levels that require precise instrumentation
Measurement noise and instrument limits may affect practical use

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one calorie (th)/second represent in watts?: One calorie (th)/second equals exactly 4.184 watts based on the thermochemical calorie definition.
Why convert from calorie (th)/second to microjoule/second?: Converting bridges older thermal power measurements to very small power units used in modern ultralow-power and microscopic applications.
Are calorie (th)/second units commonly used today?: No, they are largely legacy units mostly found in older engineering and calorimetry literature.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A unit of power representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to 4.184 watts.
Microjoule/second [µJ/s]: A power unit corresponding to one microjoule per second, representing very low continuous power levels equal to 10⁻⁶ watts.
Thermochemical calorie: A defined unit of energy exactly equal to 4.184 joules, used as a basis for calorie (th)/second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from calorie (th)/second to microjoule/second?

4,184 microjoule/second

4,184,000 microjoule/second

418.4 microjoule/second

Which unit is suitable for measuring ultra-small power levels in electronics?

calorie (th)/second

microjoule/second [µJ/s]

megawatt

For what type of applications is calorie (th)/second still relevant?

Modern consumer electronics

Laboratory calorimetry and legacy HVAC data

High-power industrial motors

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