Convert Kilowatt to Calorie per Second
Convert kilowatts to calories per second by entering a value below.
How to Convert Kilowatts to Calories per Second
The kilowatt and calorie per second are both units of power. 1 kilowatt equals 239.00573614 calories per second. This means to convert kilowatts to calories per second, you multiply by 239.00573614.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kW to calories per second:
We need to convert kilowatts to calories per second
Since 1 kW = 239.00573614 cal/s, multiply by 239.00573614
5 × 239.00573614 = 1195.0286807
5 kW = 1195.0286807 cal/s
Kilowatt to Calorie per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilowatt to calorie per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Calories per Second (cal/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 23.900573614 cal/s |
| 0.5 kW | 119.50286807 cal/s |
| 1 kW | 239.00573614 cal/s |
| 2 kW | 478.01147228 cal/s |
| 5 kW | 1195.0286807 cal/s |
| 10 kW | 2390.0573614 cal/s |
| 25 kW | 5975.1434034 cal/s |
| 50 kW | 11950.286807 cal/s |
| 100 kW | 23900.573614 cal/s |
About These Units
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.
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 kilowatts to calories per second?
To convert kilowatts to calories per second, multiply the value by 239.00573614. For example, 10 kW = 2390.0573614 cal/s.
How many calories per second are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 239.00573614 calories per second.
What is the formula for kilowatts to calories per second?
The formula is: cal/s = kW × 239.00573614.