What does one calorie (th)/second represent?

It represents the power transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to exactly 4.184 watts.

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

To express legacy thermal power in ultra-small power units common in microelectronics and photonics for better compatibility with modern applications.

Where is picojoule/second commonly used?

It is used for specifying power in ultra-low-power microcontrollers, sensitive photonic detectors, and energy-efficient nano-scale circuits.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/second to Picojoule/second [pJ/s]

Learn how to convert power values from calorie (th)/second, a traditional unit used in thermal power measurements, to picojoule/second [pJ/s], ideal for representing very small power levels in micro and nano-scale applications.

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Calorie (th)/second to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table

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Calorie (th)/second to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform power measurements from calorie (th)/second, a legacy thermal energy unit, into picojoule/second [pJ/s], a unit tailored for extremely low power values common in microelectronics and photonics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (th)/second you wish to convert
Select calorie (th)/second as the input unit and picojoule/second as the output unit
Click convert to obtain the equivalent power expressed in picojoule/second [pJ/s]

Key Features

Converts vintage thermal power units into ultra-small modern power measures
Supports values expressed in calorie (th)/second and picojoule/second [pJ/s]
Facilitates bridging of old engineering data with contemporary SI units
Easy to operate online tool for quick power unit conversion

Examples

2 calorie (th)/second equals 8,368,000,000,000 picojoule/second [pJ/s]
0.5 calorie (th)/second equals 2,092,000,000,000 picojoule/second [pJ/s]

Common Use Cases

Converting laboratory calorimetry heat flow reports into fine power units
Updating legacy HVAC or process thermal power data for modern SI use
Quantifying power consumption in ultra-low-power microcontrollers and nanoscale circuits
Reporting optical power in sensitive photonics systems such as single-photon detectors

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context to ensure calorie (th)/second is appropriate before conversion
Use the tool to translate older engineering units to contemporary picojoule-based units
Apply conversions primarily for low power ranges relevant to micro and nano technologies
Consider the numerical scale when dealing with large thermal power values, as picojoule units are very small

Limitations

Calorie (th)/second is an outdated unit, less common in modern power measurements
Picojoule/second is suited for extremely small power levels and may not be practical for large-scale thermal power
Numerical values can be very large or very small, requiring care with calculation precision

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one calorie (th)/second represent?: It represents the power transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equal to exactly 4.184 watts.
Why convert calorie (th)/second to picojoule/second?: To express legacy thermal power in ultra-small power units common in microelectronics and photonics for better compatibility with modern applications.
Where is picojoule/second commonly used?: It is used for specifying power in ultra-low-power microcontrollers, sensitive photonic detectors, and energy-efficient nano-scale circuits.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A legacy unit of power representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equivalent to 4.184 watts.
Picojoule/second [pJ/s]: A unit of power equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, used for quantifying very small continuous power levels in microelectronics and photonics.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does calorie (th)/second measure?

Energy

Power

Temperature

What is the picojoule/second unit primarily used for?

Large-scale heating

Extremely small power measurements

Measuring temperature change

How many picojoule/second equal one calorie (th)/second?

4.184 × 10¹²

4.184 × 10⁹

4.184 × 10⁶

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