Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Gigawatt
1 kcal(th)/s = 4.184e-06 GW
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to GW:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 4.184e-06 GW = 6.276e-05 GW
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Gigawatt 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.
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.