Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Terawatt
1 kcal(th)/s = 4.184e-09 TW
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to TW:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 4.184e-09 TW = 6.276e-08 TW
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Terawatt 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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.