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

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

g/cal
cal (th)/g

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

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

15 g/cal = 15 × 1.001 cal (th)/g = 15.01 cal (th)/g

Unit Information

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Gram per Calorie (IT)

g/cal

Definition

The gram per calorie (IT) (g/cal) is a unit of mass efficiency per unit energy in the International Table calorie system, representing the mass required per unit energy. It is used in food science and nutrition applications where mass-to-energy ratios are relevant.

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 useful in applications requiring mass-to-energy ratio calculations.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

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

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

Gram per Calorie (IT) [g/cal] Calorie (th) per Gram [cal (th)/g]
1 g/cal 1.000669 cal (th)/g
10 g/cal 10.006692 cal (th)/g
25 g/cal 25.01673 cal (th)/g
50 g/cal 50.033461 cal (th)/g
100 g/cal 100.066922 cal (th)/g
0 g/cal 0E+0 cal (th)/g
-10 g/cal -10.006692 cal (th)/g
-40 g/cal -40.026769 cal (th)/g