Convert Calorie per Second to Kilowatt

Convert calories per second to kilowatts by entering a value below.

1 cal/s (calories per second) = 0.004184 kW (kilowatts)

How to Convert Calories per Second to Kilowatts

The calorie per second and kilowatt are both units of power. 1 kilowatt equals 239.00573614 calories per second. This means to convert calories per second to kilowatts, you divide by 239.00573614.

Formula

kilowatts = calories per second ÷ 239.00573614

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 cal/s to kilowatts:

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Convert 5 cal/s to kilowatts

We need to convert calories per second to kilowatts

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Apply the formula

Since 1 kW = 239.00573614 cal/s, divide by 239.00573614

5 ÷ 239.00573614 = 0.02092

Answer

5 cal/s = 0.02092 kW

Calorie per Second to Kilowatt Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common calorie per second to kilowatt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Calories per Second (cal/s) Kilowatts (kW)
0.1 cal/s 0.0004184 kW
0.5 cal/s 0.002092 kW
1 cal/s 0.004184 kW
2 cal/s 0.008368 kW
5 cal/s 0.02092 kW
10 cal/s 0.04184 kW
25 cal/s 0.1046 kW
50 cal/s 0.2092 kW
100 cal/s 0.4184 kW

About These Units

Calorie per Second (cal/s)

Calories per second (cal/s) measures heat flow rate, equal to 4.184 watts. Used in calorimetry, chemical reactions, and thermal analysis. One calorie per second equals the power needed to heat 1 gram of water by 1°C each second.

Kilowatt (kW)

A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. Kilowatts rate appliance power (space heater: 1.5 kW, hair dryer: 1.8 kW), electric vehicle motors (50-300 kW), and home electrical capacity. Average US home has 200-amp service providing about 48 kW maximum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert calories per second to kilowatts?

To convert calories per second to kilowatts, divide the value by 239.00573614. For example, 10 cal/s = 0.04184 kW.

How many kilowatts are in 1 calorie per second?

1 calorie per second equals 0.004184 kilowatts.

What is the formula for calories per second to kilowatts?

The formula is: kW = cal/s ÷ 239.00573614.