Calorie per Second to Milliwatt Converter
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Unit Description
Calorie per Second (cal/s)
Definition
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one calorie per second. It's used in thermodynamic applications and provides a direct relationship between thermal energy and power.
History
Calorie per second developed with early thermodynamic studies and calorimetry. It provided a way to express power in terms of thermal energy units, particularly useful in heat transfer calculations and thermal system analysis.
Current Use
Calorie per second is used in thermodynamics, heat transfer calculations, and thermal system design. It's found in calorimetry, thermal analysis, and applications where thermal energy rates are more intuitive than electrical power units.
Milliwatt (mW)
Definition
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt (0.001 W). It represents very small amounts of power typically found in electronic devices, sensors, and low-power applications.
History
The milliwatt became important with the development of electronics and semiconductor technology. It provided an appropriate scale for describing the power consumption of transistors, integrated circuits, and electronic devices where power efficiency was crucial.
Current Use
Milliwatts are used in electronics for component power ratings, laser output specifications, radio frequency applications, and low-power device design. They're standard for electronic component specifications, sensor power consumption, and precision instruments.
Conversion Table
Calorie per Second(cal/s) | Milliwatt(mW) |
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1 | 4,184 |
2 | 8,368 |
3 | 12,552 |
4 | 16,736 |
5 | 20,920 |
6 | 25,104 |
7 | 29,288 |
8 | 33,472 |
9 | 37,656 |
10 | 41,840 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Calorie per Second to Milliwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 cal/s = 4,184 mW
- Conversion Formula: mW = cal/s × 4,184
- Calculation: 1 cal/s × 4,184 = 4,184 mW
Convert 10 Calorie per Second to Milliwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 cal/s = 4,184 mW
- Conversion Formula: mW = cal/s × 4,184
- Calculation: 10 cal/s × 4,184 = 41,840 mW
Convert 100 Calorie per Second to Milliwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 cal/s = 4,184 mW
- Conversion Formula: mW = cal/s × 4,184
- Calculation: 100 cal/s × 4,184 = 418,400 mW
Convert 1,000 Calorie per Second to Milliwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 cal/s = 4,184 mW
- Conversion Formula: mW = cal/s × 4,184
- Calculation: 1,000 cal/s × 4,184 = 4.184e+6 mW