Convert calorie (th) to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th) [cal (th)] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to calorie (th).
How to Convert Calorie (Th) to Gigawatt-Hour
1 cal (th) = 1.16222222222222e-12 GW*h
Example: convert 15 cal (th) to GW*h:
15 cal (th) = 15 × 1.16222222222222e-12 GW*h = 1.74333333333333e-11 GW*h
Calorie (Th) to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Calorie (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.