What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?

It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer in thermochemical kilocalories delivered per minute, used mainly in physiology and calorimetry.

How is kilojoule/second related to watts?

Kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is equivalent to kilowatt (kW), with 1 kJ/s equal to 1,000 watts.

Why would I convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second?

To translate thermal energy rates from specialized units into standard SI units compatible with electrical and mechanical power measurements for analysis and design.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (th)/minute to Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]?

Convert power measurements from kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second [kJ/s] using our easy-to-use online unit converter for thermal and mechanical energy rates.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables the conversion of power values from kilocalorie (th)/minute, a thermal energy rate unit commonly used in physiology and calorimetry, into kilojoule/second [kJ/s], an SI unit widely used for electrical and mechanical power measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilocalorie (th)/minute.
Select kilocalorie (th)/minute as the input unit.
Choose kilojoule/second [kJ/s] as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the result.
Review the converted value to use in your application.

Key Features

Converts thermal power units used in physiology and heating to standard SI units
Supports conversion from kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second [kJ/s]
Browser-based, user-friendly interface for quick calculations
Helpful for cross-domain power comparison and analysis

Examples

Convert 5 kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second: 5 × 0.0697333333 = 0.3486666665 kJ/s
Convert 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second: 10 × 0.0697333333 = 0.697333333 kJ/s

Common Use Cases

Expressing human metabolic power or exercise energy expenditure in physiological studies
Rating heat output for small burners, grills, and laboratory heaters
Reporting thermal energy transfer rates in calorimetry and food-energy calculations
Designing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and boiler systems
Specifying power ratings of turbines and engines in industrial and power generation contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are correctly selected before converting to avoid errors
Use the converted results to compare thermal and mechanical power ratings effectively
Remember that kilocalorie (th)/minute is not an SI unit and conversions assume steady-state conditions
Apply the tool primarily for thermal energy contexts where consistent unit use is critical

Limitations

Kilocalorie (th)/minute is not a standard SI unit; conversions may involve rounding and require unit consistency checks
Conversion calculations assume steady-state conditions and may not be accurate in dynamic or non-uniform thermal environments
Use caution when applying results to highly variable thermal systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?: It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer in thermochemical kilocalories delivered per minute, used mainly in physiology and calorimetry.
How is kilojoule/second related to watts?: Kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is equivalent to kilowatt (kW), with 1 kJ/s equal to 1,000 watts.
Why would I convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to kilojoule/second?: To translate thermal energy rates from specialized units into standard SI units compatible with electrical and mechanical power measurements for analysis and design.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (th)/minute: A unit of power measuring thermal energy transfer rate equal to one thermochemical kilocalorie delivered per minute.
Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]: A unit of power representing energy transfer rate of 1,000 joules per second, equivalent to one kilowatt.
Power: The rate of energy transfer or conversion measured over time, commonly expressed in watts or related units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What power unit does kilocalorie (th)/minute measure?

Electrical power

Thermal power rate

Mechanical torque

What is the SI equivalent of 1 kilojoule/second?

1 watt

1 kilowatt

1 calorie

In which field is kilocalorie (th)/minute commonly used?

Electrical engineering

Physiology and calorimetry

Mechanical engineering

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