Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Megawatt
1 kcal(th)/min = 6.97333333e-05 MW
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to MW:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 6.97333333e-05 MW = 0.0010459999995 MW
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Megawatt Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.