Convert attowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/minute
Enter a value below to convert attowatt [aW] to kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min]. Reverse conversion: Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to attowatt.
1 aW = 1.4331e-20 kcal/min. To convert attowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 1.4331e-20; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/min = 6.9780e+19 aW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Attowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/minute: Quick Reference
- 1 aW = 1.4331e-20 kcal/min
- 1 kcal/min = 6.9780e+19 aW
- 10 aW = 1.4331e-19 kcal/min
- 100 aW = 1.4331e-18 kcal/min
How to Convert Attowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/minute
1 aW = 1.43307537976498e-20 kcal/min
Example: convert 15 aW to kcal/min:
15 aW = 15 × 1.43307537976498e-20 kcal/min = 2.14961306964746e-19 kcal/min
Attowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/minute Conversion Table
| attowatt | kilocalorie (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 aW | 1.4331e-20 kcal/min |
| 2 aW | 2.8662e-20 kcal/min |
| 3 aW | 4.2992e-20 kcal/min |
| 5 aW | 7.1654e-20 kcal/min |
| 10 aW | 1.4331e-19 kcal/min |
| 20 aW | 2.8662e-19 kcal/min |
| 50 aW | 7.1654e-19 kcal/min |
| 100 aW | 1.4331e-18 kcal/min |
| 500 aW | 7.1654e-18 kcal/min |
| 1000 aW | 1.4331e-17 kcal/min |
Attowatt: Definition and Use
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Kilocalorie (It)/minute: Definition and Use
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
Attowatt to Kilocalorie (It)/minute: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 attowatt in kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
1 attowatt (aW) = 1.4331e-20 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min).
How do you convert attowatt to kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
Multiply the attowatt value by 1.4331e-20. For example, 25 aW × 1.4331e-20 = 3.5827e-19 kcal/min.
What is 10 attowatt in kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
10 aW = 1.4331e-19 kcal/min.
Which unit is larger, the attowatt or the kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
The kilocalorie (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 aW equals only 1.4331e-20 kcal/min.