Convert decijoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert decijoule/second [dJ/s] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to decijoule/second.
How to Convert Decijoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 dJ/s = 2.38845896627496e-05 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 dJ/s to kcal/s:
15 dJ/s = 15 × 2.38845896627496e-05 kcal/s = 0.000358268844941244 kcal/s
Decijoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
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Decijoule/second
A decijoule per second (dJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one-tenth of a joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The decijoule is a decimal submultiple of the joule, introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate measurements at smaller scales. Its usage in power calculations, such as decijoules per second, has been consistent with the adoption of SI units, though it is less common in modern practice.
Current Use
Decijoule per second is rarely used in contemporary contexts; power is more commonly expressed in watts (joules per second). When used, it typically appears in specialized scientific or engineering applications requiring fine-grained energy rate measurements at the deci level.
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.