Convert Kilocalorie per Hour to Calorie per Second
Enter the number of kilocalories per hour that you want to convert to calories per second.
How to Convert Kilocalories per Hour to Calories per Second
The kilocalorie per hour and calorie per second are both units of power. 1 calorie per second equals 3.5975924334 kilocalories per hour. This means to convert kilocalories per hour to calories per second, you divide by 3.5975924334.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kcal/h to calories per second:
We need to convert kilocalories per hour to calories per second
Since 1 cal/s = 3.5975924334 kcal/h, divide by 3.5975924334
5 ÷ 3.5975924334 = 1.3898183556
5 kcal/h = 1.3898183556 cal/s
Kilocalorie per Hour to Calorie per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilocalorie per hour to calorie per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilocalories per Hour (kcal/h) | Calories per Second (cal/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/h | 0.2779636711 cal/s |
| 2 kcal/h | 0.5559273423 cal/s |
| 5 kcal/h | 1.3898183556 cal/s |
| 10 kcal/h | 2.7796367113 cal/s |
| 15 kcal/h | 4.1694550669 cal/s |
| 20 kcal/h | 5.5592734226 cal/s |
| 25 kcal/h | 6.9490917782 cal/s |
| 50 kcal/h | 13.898183556 cal/s |
| 100 kcal/h | 27.796367113 cal/s |
About These Units
Kilocalorie per Hour (kcal/h)
Kilocalories per hour (kcal/h) measures metabolic rate and heat production, equal to 1.163 watts. Basal metabolic rate is about 60-80 kcal/h. Exercise increases metabolic rate to 300-900 kcal/h depending on intensity. Also called "large calories per hour."
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilocalories per hour to calories per second?
To convert kilocalories per hour to calories per second, divide the value by 3.5975924334. For example, 10 kcal/h = 2.7796367113 cal/s.
How many calories per second are in 1 kilocalorie per hour?
1 kilocalorie per hour equals 0.2779636711 calories per second.
What is the formula for kilocalories per hour to calories per second?
The formula is: cal/s = kcal/h ÷ 3.5975924334.