Convert attojoule/second to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert attojoule/second [aJ/s] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to attojoule/second.
How to Convert Attojoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 aJ/s = 2.38845896627496e-22 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 aJ/s to kcal/s:
15 aJ/s = 15 × 2.38845896627496e-22 kcal/s = 3.58268844941244e-21 kcal/s
Attojoule/second to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
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Attojoule/second
An attojoule per second (aJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion of one attojoule (10^-18 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The attojoule is a relatively recent SI prefix introduced to measure extremely small quantities of energy, and its use in power units like aJ/s has emerged with advancements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, though it remains a specialized unit with limited historical usage.
Current Use
The aJ/s is used in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics, nanotechnology, and energy transfer studies at the atomic or molecular scale.
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.