Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Terajoule/second
1 kcal(th)/s = 4.184e-09 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to TJ/s:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 4.184e-09 TJ/s = 6.276e-08 TJ/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.