What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second represent?

It is a unit of power equal to transferring one kilocalorie according to the International Table per second, equivalent to 4,186.8 watts.

When should I use kilojoule/hour instead of kilocalorie (IT)/second?

Use kilojoule/hour when expressing small to moderate energy rates over hourly intervals, such as in building physics or metabolic energy expenditure.

Can this conversion be used for variable or transient power rates?

This conversion is best suited for steady rates; it may not apply directly to transient power without further time averaging or integration.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] Easily

Use this converter to change power values from kilocalorie (IT)/second to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]. Ideal for thermal, physiological, and calorimetry applications.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power measurements from kilocalorie (IT) per second to kilojoule per hour (kJ/h), facilitating comparisons of energy transfer rates over different time scales frequently used in various scientific and engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/second
Select kilocalorie (IT)/second as the input unit and kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent energy rate in kilojoule per hour
Use the converted value for reporting or further analysis

Key Features

Converts kilocalorie (IT)/second power units to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]
Supports applications in thermal engineering, biomedical physiology, and calorimetry
Provides quick and accurate conversion based on established rates
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 30144.96 kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 7536.24 kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-transfer rates or thermal power in engineering and older calorimetry literature
Converting metabolic energy rates to watts for physiological assessments
Comparing thermal output of small heaters or laboratory heat sources
Describing small heating or cooling rates in building physics
Measuring energy expenditure per hour in metabolic or exercise contexts
Laboratory calorimetry involving hourly heat-transfer measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of the International Table calorie definition for accurate conversions
Use this conversion for steady power rates rather than transient conditions
Verify the time scale of your data aligns with hourly expression when using the converted results
Apply this tool in fields such as thermal engineering, physiology, and calorimetry for relevant energy rate measurements

Limitations

Assumes steady and consistent power rates based on the International Table calorie
May not be accurate for transient or rapidly changing power without additional time integration
Does not address complex or variable energy measurement conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second represent?: It is a unit of power equal to transferring one kilocalorie according to the International Table per second, equivalent to 4,186.8 watts.
When should I use kilojoule/hour instead of kilocalorie (IT)/second?: Use kilojoule/hour when expressing small to moderate energy rates over hourly intervals, such as in building physics or metabolic energy expenditure.
Can this conversion be used for variable or transient power rates?: This conversion is best suited for steady rates; it may not apply directly to transient power without further time averaging or integration.

Key Terminology

kilocalorie (IT)/second: A power unit based on one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred each second, equal to 4,186.8 watts.
kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]: A unit measuring energy flow of 1,000 joules per hour, often used for small-to-moderate energy rates over hourly periods.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from kilocalorie (IT)/second to kilojoule/hour?

15072.48

4186.8

3600

Which field commonly uses kilocalorie (IT)/second units?

Building physics

Calorimetry and thermal engineering

Astronomy

What does 1 kilojoule/hour equal in watts?

0.277777... watts

4,186.8 watts

15072.48 watts

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