What does joule per minute measure?

Joule per minute measures power as the rate of energy transfer or conversion averaged over one minute.

Why convert joule/minute to erg/second?

This conversion is useful to express power in CGS units common in astrophysics and theoretical physics, aligning minute-based measurements to per second rates.

Is erg/second commonly used in modern engineering?

No, erg/second is less common in modern engineering, which generally uses SI units such as watts.

How to Convert from Joule/minute [J/min] to Erg/second [erg/s]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from joule per minute (J/min) into erg per second (erg/s), including common uses, formulas, and examples for this unit conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter facilitates the transformation of power values expressed in joule per minute (J/min) to erg per second (erg/s). It is designed to help users convert energy transfer rates measured over minutes into the CGS-based unit system commonly used in astrophysics and theoretical physics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in joule per minute (J/min) that you want to convert.
Select the target unit erg per second (erg/s) if not preselected.
Review the converted power value displayed based on the conversion rate of 1 J/min = 166666.66666667 erg/s.

Key Features

Converts power from joule per minute to erg per second accurately based on a fixed conversion factor.
Suitable for scientific and engineering contexts involving minute-scale and second-scale power measurements.
Includes practical examples demonstrating how to carry out the conversion.

Examples

Convert 2 J/min: 2 × 166666.66666667 erg/s = 333333.33333334 erg/s
Convert 0.5 J/min: 0.5 × 166666.66666667 erg/s = 83333.333333335 erg/s

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-release or energy-release rates in small-scale chemical experiments measured over minutes.
Describing average power consumption of low-power devices aggregated per minute intervals.
Expressing luminosities and radiative power of stars and other astronomical objects in astrophysics.
Translating power measurements to CGS units required in theoretical calculations or older scientific literature.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the time scale differences—joule/minute averages over 60 seconds while erg/second is per second.
Handle large numerical results carefully due to the small magnitude of the erg unit compared to joule.
Use this conversion when working with astrophysical data or theoretical models that utilize CGS units.

Limitations

The joule/minute unit aggregates energy transfer over a full minute, which makes direct second-based comparison less straightforward.
Erg/second values can be very large numerically, which may introduce errors if not managed properly.
The erg/second unit is less common in modern engineering practices, which prefer SI units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does joule per minute measure?: Joule per minute measures power as the rate of energy transfer or conversion averaged over one minute.
Why convert joule/minute to erg/second?: This conversion is useful to express power in CGS units common in astrophysics and theoretical physics, aligning minute-based measurements to per second rates.
Is erg/second commonly used in modern engineering?: No, erg/second is less common in modern engineering, which generally uses SI units such as watts.

Key Terminology

Joule per minute [J/min]: A unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer per minute, equal to 1/60 of a watt and used for minute-scale averaging.
Erg per second [erg/s]: A CGS-unit of power indicating energy transfer of one erg per second, equal to 1×10⁻⁷ watt in SI units.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in units like watts, joule/minute, or erg/second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does joule/minute measure?

Energy transfer rate per second

Power as energy transfer per minute

Force applied over a distance

What is the conversion factor from 1 joule/minute to erg/second?

1,000 erg/second

166,666.66666667 erg/second

60 erg/second

In which field is erg/second commonly used?

Modern electrical engineering

Astrophysics and theoretical physics

Everyday household energy measurements

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