Convert Calorie per Second to Kilowatt
Convert calories per second to kilowatts by entering a value below.
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
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cal/s to kilowatts:
We need to convert calories per second to kilowatts
Since 1 kW = 239.00573614 cal/s, divide by 239.00573614
5 ÷ 239.00573614 = 0.02092
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.