Convert between Kilocalorie (th)/second and other Power units.
Kilocalorie (th)/second as a Unit of Power
The kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. Specifically, it indicates how many kilocalories of energy are used or produced in one second. This unit is often utilized in fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to evaluate energy consumption and production. For example, in nutrition, it helps to illustrate the energy expenditure of physical activities. A kilocalorie is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
In terms of conversion, 1 kcal/s is equivalent to approximately 4.184 kilowatts (kW), providing a link between these different units of energy. Understanding energy in kilocalories per second allows for effective assessment of power in both biological and mechanical systems.
