What Is This Tool?
This tool converts power values given in kilocalorie (IT) per hour into kilojoule per minute, allowing users to compare energy transfer rates measured over hourly and minute intervals, which is essential for various scientific and practical fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour you want to convert
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Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour as the source unit
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Choose kilojoule/minute as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to view the result expressed in kJ/min
Key Features
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Converts between kilocalorie (IT)/hour and kilojoule/minute power units
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Uses a precise conversion rate based on the International Table kilocalorie definition
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Suitable for applications in HVAC, appliance ratings, metabolic rate analysis, and calorimetry
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Browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick conversions
Examples
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Convert 10 kcal/h: 10 × 0.06978 = 0.6978 kJ/min
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Convert 50 kcal/h: 50 × 0.06978 = 3.489 kJ/min
Common Use Cases
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Determining heating or cooling capacities in HVAC systems using hourly power ratings
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Rating cooking appliances or gas burners where power is specified in kcal/h
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Analyzing human metabolic heat output when expressed as kilocalories per hour
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Assessing energy expenditure in exercise physiology using kJ per minute
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Monitoring heating or cooling rates in laboratory calorimetry on a minute basis
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Measuring power of small appliances with energy expressed over minutes
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent use of time units when comparing power values to avoid misinterpretation
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Use this tool for converting between units in relevant technical and physiological contexts
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Be aware of the specific definition of kilocalorie (IT) used in this conversion
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Consider environmental and device factors that may influence actual power ratings
Limitations
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Conversion accuracy relies on consistent time intervals (hourly vs. per minute)
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Thermal conditions and device efficiency can affect practical results
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Kilocalorie (IT) here refers specifically to the International Table calorie, differing slightly from other calorie definitions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour measure?
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It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table kilocalorie delivered each hour.
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Why convert kcal/h to kJ/min?
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To express power rates over different time scales, facilitating comparison between hourly and per-minute energy transfer important in various applications.
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Where is kilojoule per minute commonly used?
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It is often used in exercise physiology to report metabolic energy expenditure and in laboratory calorimetry to describe heating or cooling rates per minute.
Key Terminology
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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour
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A power unit representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table kilocalorie delivered every hour.
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Kilojoule/minute
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A power unit measuring energy transfer at the rate of one kilojoule each minute.
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International Table calorie
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A standardized definition of the calorie used in this conversion, with 1 kcal (IT) equaling 4,186.8 joules.