Convert calorie (IT)/minute to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to calorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/minute to Gigawatt
1 cal/min = 6.978e-08 GW
Example: convert 15 cal/min to GW:
15 cal/min = 15 × 6.978e-08 GW = 1.0467e-06 GW
Calorie (It)/minute to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.