Kilowatt (kW)
The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:
1 kW=1,000 W
Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.
In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.
The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.
Kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s]
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is a unit of power measuring the rate of heat transfer or energy flow in kilocalories per second.
Kilocalorie (IT) refers to the International Table kilocalorie, which is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by 1°C.
Expressed as kcal/s, it indicates how many kilocalories of heat energy are transferred or generated every second.
Conversion to watts:
1 kcal/s=1,000×1.163=1,163 watts
This unit is useful for describing very high rates of heat transfer or energy flow, such as in industrial heating or power systems.
No conversions available for power.