What does kilocalorie (IT)/minute measure?

It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) delivered or consumed each minute.

Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/minute to calorie (IT)/second?

Converting to calorie (IT)/second provides a finer time resolution, useful for precise measurement or reporting of thermal energy transfer.

In what fields is this conversion commonly used?

It is commonly used in physiology for metabolic rates, small-scale heating and cooling applications, laboratory calorimetry, and engineering analyses.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] – Online Power Unit Converter

Easily convert power values from kilocalorie (IT) per minute to calorie (IT) per second with this online tool. Suitable for fitness, physiology, thermal applications and engineering analysis.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements from kilocalorie (IT) per minute to calorie (IT) per second, allowing users to express energy transfer rates on a per-second basis. It facilitates accurate energy quantification in fitness, physiology, thermal processes, and engineering contexts using the International Table calorie.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT) per minute
Select kilocalorie (IT)/minute as the input unit
Choose calorie (IT) per second [cal/s] as the output unit
Click convert to obtain the equivalent power in calorie (IT) per second

Key Features

Converts power units using the International Table calorie definitions
Supports applications in metabolic rate, heating, and cooling power calculations
Provides a user-friendly interface for precise energy transfer conversions
Ideal for scientific, engineering, and fitness-related thermal power assessments

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/minute equals 33.3333333334 calorie (IT)/second
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/minute equals 8.33333333335 calorie (IT)/second

Common Use Cases

Measuring human metabolic or exercise energy expenditure per second
Evaluating heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry with calorie units
Reporting power in small-scale heating or cooling process applications
Converting historical thermal power data for engineering analysis.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the converter to gain finer resolution by converting from per minute to per second units
Confirm that the application context uses the International Table calorie definition
Be mindful of unit system differences when comparing to SI watt measurements

Limitations

The units reflect historical calorie definitions which may vary from modern standards
Conversion accuracy depends on the precise value assigned to the International Table calorie
Results should be interpreted carefully when cross-referencing with SI units like watts due to potential rounding and system differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/minute measure?: It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) delivered or consumed each minute.
Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/minute to calorie (IT)/second?: Converting to calorie (IT)/second provides a finer time resolution, useful for precise measurement or reporting of thermal energy transfer.
In what fields is this conversion commonly used?: It is commonly used in physiology for metabolic rates, small-scale heating and cooling applications, laboratory calorimetry, and engineering analyses.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/minute: A unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) per minute.
Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per second.
International Table calorie: A historical unit of energy used in thermal power calculations and calorimetry.

Quick Knowledge Check

What power unit does a kilocalorie (IT)/minute represent?

Energy consumed per second

Energy transferred per minute

Energy measured in watts directly

Why might someone convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to calorie (IT)/second?

To increase the energy value

To express power with finer time resolution

To convert energy to mass units

What is a typical use case for calorie (IT)/second units?

Measuring mechanical force

Reporting thermal power in laboratory calorimetry

Calculating electrical voltage

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