What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a thermal energy transfer rate unit common in heating and metabolic contexts, into centijoule per second, a precise unit for very low power measurements in scientific and electronic applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour you want to convert
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Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour as the input unit
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Choose centijoule/second as the output unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent power in centijoule/second
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Review the converted result for your application needs
Key Features
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Converts kilocalorie (IT)/hour to centijoule/second easily
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Uses a defined conversion rate of 1 kcal/h = 116.3 cJ/s
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Useful for translating thermal power rates to small-scale scientific units
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Suitable for HVAC, biomedical, and electronics power measurements
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Examples
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Convert 5 kcal/h: 5 × 116.3 = 581.5 cJ/s
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Convert 0.1 kcal/h: 0.1 × 116.3 = 11.63 cJ/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying heating or cooling capacity in small heaters and radiators within HVAC systems
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Rating power output of cooking devices measured in kcal/h
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Assessing human metabolic heat production reported in kilocalories per hour
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Measuring power consumption of low-power sensors and wearable devices
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Quantifying small steady outputs from photodiodes or LEDs in labs
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Characterizing energy harvested by micro-energy harvesters in prototypes
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy
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Understand the context of using kilocalorie (IT)/hour as it is less common internationally
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Use centijoule/second for precise low power measurements rather than high power
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Apply the conversion formula consistently for clear comparisons between systems
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Consider the specific calorie definition (International Table) when interpreting results
Limitations
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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour is not widely used internationally and requires careful context
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The exact value of 1 kcal (IT) differs from other calorie definitions, affecting precision
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Centijoule/second is too small to effectively measure high power without large numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour represent?
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It represents the power of transferring one International‑Table kilocalorie of energy per hour.
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Why use centijoule/second for power measurements?
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Because centijoule/second quantifies very small rates of energy transfer useful for sensors and micro-energy devices.
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Can I convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to other power units?
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Yes, but this tool focuses on converting specifically to centijoule/second for detailed low-power measurement.
Key Terminology
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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour
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A unit of power indicating energy transfer rate equal to one International‑Table kilocalorie delivered each hour.
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Centijoule/second
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A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a joule transferred every second, useful for measuring very small power levels.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor (116.3) used to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour values to centijoule/second.