What is kilocalorie (IT)/second used for?

It is a unit expressing power equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred per second, commonly used in heat-transfer and metabolic energy rate reporting.

Why convert to kilojoule per minute?

Kilojoule per minute is useful for expressing power over a minute timeframe, often preferred in exercise physiology and laboratory calorimetry.

How accurate is the conversion factor?

The conversion factor is based on the defined relationship 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 251.208 kilojoule per minute, using standardized unit definitions.

How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]

Learn how to convert power from kilocalorie (IT)/second to kilojoule per minute with this easy-to-use online unit converter for thermal power measurements and metabolic energy analysis.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] Conversion Table

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert power units specifically from kilocalorie (International Table)/second to kilojoule per minute, which is useful for comparing energy transfer rates measured over different time intervals.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/second you want to convert
Select kilocalorie (IT)/second as the source unit
Choose kilojoule per minute [kJ/min] as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the result in kilojoule per minute
View the converted value displayed clearly for easy interpretation

Key Features

Converts power from kilocalorie (IT)/second to kilojoule/minute
Uses an accurate conversion factor based on defined energy units
Supports applications in physiology, calorimetry, and engineering
Facilitates comparisons between second-based and minute-based power values
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/second converts to 502.416 kilojoule/minute
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/second converts to 125.604 kilojoule/minute

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-transfer rates or power in older engineering and calorimetry references using International Table calories
Converting metabolic energy rates from kcal per hour to watts for biomedical studies
Comparing thermal output of laboratory heaters measured in kilocalorie per second versus kilojoule per minute
Documenting metabolic energy expenditure during exercise in units of energy per minute
Describing heating or cooling rates in laboratory experiments recorded over minutes

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the kilocalorie is defined according to the International Table standard
Always account for the differing time units when performing conversions
Use this converter for power levels typical of small heaters and physiological measurements
Double-check unit selections to avoid confusion between second-based and minute-based rates
Refer to the examples to ensure correct interpretation of conversion results

Limitations

Conversion relies on the International Table calorie definition; other calorie versions differ
Time unit differences require careful handling to maintain conversion correctness
Best suited for power ranges common to small heaters, biological systems, and laboratory instruments
May not be applicable for very large-scale power measurements due to unit scale
Users should consider unit context to avoid misuse in unrelated fields

Frequently Asked Questions

What is kilocalorie (IT)/second used for?: It is a unit expressing power equal to one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred per second, commonly used in heat-transfer and metabolic energy rate reporting.
Why convert to kilojoule per minute?: Kilojoule per minute is useful for expressing power over a minute timeframe, often preferred in exercise physiology and laboratory calorimetry.
How accurate is the conversion factor?: The conversion factor is based on the defined relationship 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 251.208 kilojoule per minute, using standardized unit definitions.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/second: A power unit representing one kilocalorie (International Table) energy transfer per second, equal to 4,186.8 watts.
Kilojoule per minute [kJ/min]: A power measurement unit indicating energy transfer of one kilojoule each minute, approximately 16.6667 watts.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in various units such as watts, kilocalories per second, or kilojoules per minute.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second equal in kilojoule per minute?

50 kJ/min

251.208 kJ/min

16.6667 kJ/min

Which unit is typically used for reporting metabolic energy per minute?

kilocalorie (IT)/second

kilojoule per minute

joule

What should be considered when converting these units?

Variations in calorie definitions

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