Convert hectowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 hW = 0.0238845896627496 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 hW to kcal/s:
15 hW = 15 × 0.0238845896627496 kcal/s = 0.358268844941244 kcal/s
Hectowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.