Calorie (th) per Gram to Calorie (IT) per Gram Conversion

Convert between Calorie (th) per Gram and Calorie (IT) per Gram quickly and accurately.

cal (th)/g
cal/g

How to Convert Calorie (th) per Gram to Calorie (IT) per Gram

Conversion Formula

1 cal (th)/g = 0.999 cal/g
1 cal/g = 1.001 cal (th)/g

Example

Convert 15 cal (th)/g to cal/g:

15 cal (th)/g = 15 × 0.999 cal/g = 14.99 cal/g

Unit Information

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Calorie (th) per Gram

cal (th)/g

Definition

The calorie (th) per gram (cal (th)/g) is a unit of specific energy in the thermochemical calorie system, representing the energy content per unit mass. It is used in thermochemistry and some scientific applications where thermochemical calorie measurements are required.

History/Origin

Derived from the thermochemical calorie system, this unit was developed for precise thermochemical calculations. It became standard in scientific applications requiring exact energy measurements in thermochemical processes.

Current Use

Used in thermochemistry, scientific research, and applications requiring precise energy measurements. It is essential for accurate thermochemical calculations and in scientific contexts where thermochemical calorie units are standard.

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Gram

cal/g

Definition

The calorie (IT) per gram (cal/g) is a unit of specific energy in the International Table calorie system, representing the energy content per unit mass. It is commonly used in food science, nutrition, and some engineering applications where calorie-based energy measurements are preferred.

History/Origin

Derived from the International Table calorie system, this unit was historically used in food science and nutrition where calorie measurements were standard. It became widely adopted in industries requiring calorie-based energy density calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in food science, nutrition analysis, and some engineering applications where calorie-based measurements are standard. It is essential for calculating energy content of food products and in certain fuel efficiency calculations using calorie units.

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

Calorie (th) per Gram to Calorie (IT) per Gram Conversion Table

Calorie (th) per Gram [cal (th)/g] Calorie (IT) per Gram [cal/g]
1 cal (th)/g 0.999331 cal/g
10 cal (th)/g 9.993312 cal/g
25 cal (th)/g 24.983281 cal/g
50 cal (th)/g 49.966562 cal/g
100 cal (th)/g 99.933123 cal/g
0 cal (th)/g 0E+0 cal/g
-10 cal (th)/g -9.993312 cal/g
-40 cal (th)/g -39.973249 cal/g