Convert calorie (IT)/hour to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to calorie (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Milliwatt
1 cal/h = 1163 mW
Example: convert 15 cal/h to mW:
15 cal/h = 15 × 1163 mW = 17445 mW
Calorie (It)/hour to Milliwatt Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.