What does kilocalorie (IT)/minute measure?

It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) consumed or delivered per minute, often used in nutritional or thermal energy contexts.

Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to centijoule/second?

To express energy transfer rates in a precise, scientific unit suitable for measuring very small power levels, especially in electronics and laboratory tests.

Can this conversion be used for high power values?

No, centijoule/second is intended for very low power levels and may not be practical for high-power system measurements.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Centijoule/second [cJ/s]

Learn how to convert power units from kilocalorie (International Table) per minute to centijoule per second (cJ/s) for precise energy transfer measurements in scientific and engineering contexts.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Centijoule/second [cJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform power measurements given in kilocalorie (IT) per minute—a unit related to nutritional and thermal energy rates—into centijoule per second, a smaller unit suited for detailed power analysis in scientific and technical applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT) per minute into the input field
Select 'kilocalorie (IT)/minute' as the original unit and 'centijoule/second [cJ/s]' as the target unit
Press the convert button to receive the equivalent power in centijoule per second
Use the result for enhanced precision in lower power measurement applications

Key Features

Converts power from kilocalorie (IT) per minute to centijoule per second [cJ/s]
Uses a precise conversion rate to switch from nutritional or thermal energy units to scientific power units
Supports applications in fitness, physiology, small-scale heating, electronics, and laboratory testing
Browser-based and straightforward to use with clear input and output formatting

Examples

Convert 2 kilocalorie (IT) per minute: 2 × 6978 = 13956 centijoule/second [cJ/s]
Convert 0.5 kilocalorie (IT) per minute: 0.5 × 6978 = 3489 centijoule/second [cJ/s]

Common Use Cases

Calculating human metabolic or exercise energy expenditure in physiology and fitness equipment
Monitoring energy transfer rates in small-scale heating or cooling processes using kcal/min
Evaluating power consumption in low-power sensors, IoT nodes, and wearable devices
Testing small steady outputs in laboratory components such as photodiodes and LEDs
Measuring harvested power in micro-energy harvesting prototypes like vibration or thermoelectric generators

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values correspond to power rates expressed in kilocalorie (IT) per minute for accurate conversion
Use centijoule/second units for fine power level assessments especially in electronics and lab contexts
Remember this conversion bridges nutritional or thermal power units and scientific small power units
Be cautious with the use of non-SI units when precision is critical in scientific calculations

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT)/minute is a non-SI unit linked to nutritional energy, which may limit scientific precision
Centijoule/second is designed for very small power values and may not suit high-power measurements
Conversion accuracy depends on consistent kilocalorie (IT) definitions and exact timing assumptions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/minute measure?: It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) consumed or delivered per minute, often used in nutritional or thermal energy contexts.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to centijoule/second?: To express energy transfer rates in a precise, scientific unit suitable for measuring very small power levels, especially in electronics and laboratory tests.
Can this conversion be used for high power values?: No, centijoule/second is intended for very low power levels and may not be practical for high-power system measurements.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/minute: A power unit representing the transfer of one kilocalorie (International Table) per minute, often used in nutrition and thermal energy rate measurements.
Centijoule/second [cJ/s]: A power unit equal to one hundredth of a joule transferred per second, used to quantify very small steady power levels.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate between units, specifically 1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute equals 6978 centijoule/second [cJ/s].

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What type of unit is kilocalorie (IT)/minute?

A unit of distance

A unit of power

A unit of time

Which unit represents a smaller power measurement?

Kilocalorie (IT)/minute

Centijoule/second [cJ/s]

Watt

What is a common use case for centijoule/second [cJ/s]?

Measuring human calorie intake

Specifying power in low-power sensors

Calculating large-scale heating power

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