Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to femtowatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to femtowatt [fW], or Convert femtowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Femtowatt
1 kcal/s = 4.1868e+18 fW
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to fW:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 4.1868e+18 fW = 6.2802e+19 fW
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Femtowatt Conversion Table
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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.
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.