What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as the energy transfer of one kilocalorie (International Table) per second.

Why convert to megajoule/second?

Megajoule/second is an SI unit better suited for large-scale industrial or power generation applications.

What is the conversion factor from kilocalorie (IT)/s to MJ/s?

One kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 0.0041868 megajoule/second.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Megajoule/second [MJ/s]

Learn how to convert power measurements from kilocalorie (International Table) per second to megajoule per second (MJ/s) with this easy-to-use unit converter. Understand the usage, formula, and practical examples to perform accurate conversions.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/second to Megajoule/second [MJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert power values from kilocalorie (IT) per second, an older unit often used in heat-transfer and metabolic rate contexts, to megajoule per second (MJ/s), a modern SI unit commonly used in industrial and power generation settings.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (IT)/second
Select the conversion to megajoule/second [MJ/s]
Apply the provided conversion formula to calculate the equivalent value
Review the output displayed as megajoule per second

Key Features

Converts kilocalorie (IT)/second to megajoule/second efficiently
Supports applications in engineering, biomedical, and industrial power analysis
Offers clear conversion formula and examples for reference
Helps translate older thermal power units to contemporary SI units

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/second converts to 0.020934 megajoule/second [MJ/s]
10 kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 0.041868 megajoule/second [MJ/s]

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat transfer rates or thermal power in older engineering studies
Converting metabolic energy rates to watts for biomedical analysis
Comparing thermal outputs of small heaters in scientific laboratory settings
Expressing power plant electrical or mechanical generation output
Describing industrial boiler or furnace thermal power
Specifying energy consumption rates in large-scale industrial processes

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the calorie definition used when interpreting old literature
Use megajoule/second units for clarity in high power or industrial contexts
Apply the exact conversion factor of 0.0041868 for precise results
Ensure consistent units when comparing power values across different sources

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT)/second is mostly limited to older or niche applications
Conversion precision can vary if calorie standards differ
Not ideal for very large power values where megajoule/second is preferred
Modern practices favor SI units over calorie-based measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as the energy transfer of one kilocalorie (International Table) per second.
Why convert to megajoule/second?: Megajoule/second is an SI unit better suited for large-scale industrial or power generation applications.
What is the conversion factor from kilocalorie (IT)/s to MJ/s?: One kilocalorie (IT)/second equals 0.0041868 megajoule/second.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/second: A power unit representing one kilocalorie (International Table) of energy transferred per second.
Megajoule/second [MJ/s]: An SI power unit denoting one million joules transferred every second, equal to one megawatt.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred, produced, or consumed.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures power as energy transferred per second based on the International Table calorie?

Megajoule per second [MJ/s]

Kilocalorie (IT) per second

Kilowatt-hour

What is the equivalent of 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second in megajoule per second?

0.0041868 MJ/s

1 MJ/s

4186.8 MJ/s

In which context is megajoule/second commonly used?

Industrial boilers and power plants

Metabolic rate studies

Small laboratory heaters

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