What does millijoule per second measure?

Millijoule per second (mJ/s) is a unit of power representing one thousandth of a joule per second, often used for low-power systems.

Why use calorie (IT)/hour for power measurements?

Calorie (IT)/hour measures very small steady heat flow rates typically in calorimetry and thermal testing, making it useful for interpreting small energy transfers.

Is the calorie (IT) different from other calorie units?

Yes, the International Table calorie (cal_IT) differs slightly from other calorie definitions, which can affect the conversion and energy calculations.

How to Convert from Millijoule/second [mJ/s] to Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]

Learn how to convert power from millijoule per second (mJ/s) to calorie (IT) per hour (cal/h) with clear explanations, usage examples, and practical applications in thermal and electronic measurements.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to easily transform power values from millijoule per second (mJ/s) to calorie (IT) per hour (cal/h), units commonly used to measure very low rates of energy transfer in scientific and technical fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in millijoule per second (mJ/s) that you want to convert
Select millijoule/second as the input unit and calorie (IT)/hour as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent value in calorie (IT)/hour

Key Features

Converts power from millijoule/second (mJ/s) to calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h)
Supports measurements relevant to low-power electronics and thermal experiments
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions

Examples

5 mJ/s converts to approximately 4.299 cal/h
10 mJ/s converts to approximately 8.598 cal/h

Common Use Cases

Measuring power consumption of low-power devices like sensors and wearables
Calculating heat flow rates in laboratory calorimetry or thermal material testing
Interpreting energy transfer rates in biochemical and microscale experiments

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the power values correspond to low-power ranges suitable for these units
Use this conversion to interpret or report heat flow rates in contexts where calorie units are preferred
Consider the specific calorie definition used (International Table calorie) when comparing with other calorie units

Limitations

These units are appropriate mainly for very low power or heat transfer rates
Calorie (IT)/hour is less common in modern SI-based measurements and can introduce rounding differences
This calorie definition differs slightly from other calorie types, so conversions may vary accordingly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does millijoule per second measure?: Millijoule per second (mJ/s) is a unit of power representing one thousandth of a joule per second, often used for low-power systems.
Why use calorie (IT)/hour for power measurements?: Calorie (IT)/hour measures very small steady heat flow rates typically in calorimetry and thermal testing, making it useful for interpreting small energy transfers.
Is the calorie (IT) different from other calorie units?: Yes, the International Table calorie (cal_IT) differs slightly from other calorie definitions, which can affect the conversion and energy calculations.

Key Terminology

Millijoule per second (mJ/s): A unit of power equal to 0.001 joules per second, used to measure very low power rates.
Calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h): A power unit representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per hour, used for small heat flow rates.
International Table calorie: A calorie unit defined as precisely 4.1868 joules, specifically used in thermal measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures power equal to 0.001 joules per second?

Calorie (IT)/hour

Millijoule per second

Watt

What is calorie (IT)/hour mainly used to express?

Very large energy rates

Small steady heat flow rates

Electrical resistance

What should you consider when converting to calorie (IT)/hour?

That it is based on the International Table calorie

It equals exactly one watt

It is widely used in modern SI measurements

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