What is an erg per second (erg/s)?

It is a CGS system unit of power defined as one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysics and older scientific calculations.

What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?

It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer, representing one thermochemical kilocalorie delivered per minute, commonly used in physiology and calorimetry.

Why convert erg/s to kilocalorie (th)/minute?

Converting between these units helps relate theoretical astrophysical or CGS-based power data to practical thermal energy rates in physiology and heating applications.

How to Convert from Erg/second [erg/s] to Kilocalorie (th)/minute?

Learn how to convert power measurements from erg/second (erg/s), a CGS unit commonly used in astrophysics, to kilocalorie (th)/minute, a thermal energy rate unit used in physiology and calorimetry.

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Kilocalorie (th)/minute Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables the transformation of power values from erg per second, a CGS power unit used in astrophysics and older scientific contexts, into kilocalorie (th)/minute, a unit representing thermal energy transfer per minute often used in physiological and calorimetric applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in erg per second you wish to convert.
Select erg/second as the source unit and kilocalorie (th)/minute as the target unit.
Execute the conversion to get the equivalent power in kilocalorie (th)/minute.

Key Features

Converts power from erg/second to kilocalorie (th)/minute accurately based on defined conversion rates.
Supports understanding and comparing power units from different measurement systems (CGS and thermal kcal/min).
Useful for various scientific fields including astrophysics, physiology, calorimetry, and heating technology.

Examples

1 erg/s is equal to approximately 1.434034416826e-9 kilocalorie (th)/minute.
10,000 erg/s converts to about 1.434034416826e-5 kilocalorie (th)/minute.

Common Use Cases

Translating astrophysical power data into practical thermal energy units.
Expressing metabolic power and exercise energy expenditure in physiology.
Rating heat output in calorimetry, laboratory heating, and small burners.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the units involved in your dataset to ensure accurate conversions between CGS and thermal systems.
Use this tool to bridge the context gap between theoretical power measurements and practical thermal energy rates.
Consider the context of use since erg/s values are typically very small for direct thermal applications.

Limitations

The conversion factor is extremely small, so erg/s is seldom practical alone for thermal power without scientific context.
Differences between the CGS and thermal kilocalorie per minute units require careful attention during interdisciplinary conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an erg per second (erg/s)?: It is a CGS system unit of power defined as one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysics and older scientific calculations.
What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?: It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer, representing one thermochemical kilocalorie delivered per minute, commonly used in physiology and calorimetry.
Why convert erg/s to kilocalorie (th)/minute?: Converting between these units helps relate theoretical astrophysical or CGS-based power data to practical thermal energy rates in physiology and heating applications.

Key Terminology

Erg/second (erg/s): A CGS-based power unit equivalent to one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysics.
Kilocalorie (th)/minute: A unit of power measuring thermal energy transfer rate, equal to one thermochemical kilocalorie delivered per minute.
Conversion Factor: A numerical value used to translate a measurement from one unit system to another, such as 1 erg/s = 1.434034416826e-9 kcal(th)/min.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is primarily used in astrophysics for power measurements?

Kilocalorie (th)/minute

Erg/second

Watt

What does kilocalorie (th)/minute quantify?

Thermal energy flow per unit time

Electric power

Mechanical torque

Why must you be careful converting between erg/s and kcal(th)/min?

Because erg/s is a metric unit

Because conversion involves very small factors and different unit systems

Because both units represent the same magnitude

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