Convert calorie (IT) to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to calorie (IT).
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Megawatt-Hour
1 cal (IT) = 1.163e-09 MW*h
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to MW*h:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 1.163e-09 MW*h = 1.7445e-08 MW*h
Calorie (It) to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
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.