Convert kilocalorie (IT) to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Megawatt-Hour
1 kcal (IT) = 1.163e-06 MW*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to MW*h:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 1.163e-06 MW*h = 1.7445e-05 MW*h
Kilocalorie (It) to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.