Gram per Calorie (IT) to Kilojoule per Kilogram Conversion

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

g/cal
kJ/kg

How to Convert Gram per Calorie (IT) to Kilojoule per Kilogram

Conversion Formula

1 g/cal = 4.187 kJ/kg
1 kJ/kg = 0.239 g/cal

Example

Convert 15 g/cal to kJ/kg:

15 g/cal = 15 × 4.187 kJ/kg = 62.802 kJ/kg

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

Kilojoule per Kilogram

kJ/kg

Definition

The kilojoule per kilogram (kJ/kg) is a multiple of the SI unit of specific energy, equal to 1,000 joule per kilogram. It is commonly used for larger energy density values encountered in fuel analysis, combustion engineering, and energy storage applications, providing a more convenient scale for substantial energy densities.

History/Origin

As a metric multiple, the kilojoule per kilogram naturally arose with the widespread adoption of the SI system, providing a practical scale for expressing significant energy densities. Its use became prevalent in industries dealing with substantial energy storage and fuel analysis.

Current Use

Frequently applied in fuel efficiency calculations, energy storage system design, and combustion analysis where energy densities are considerable. It is essential for calculations involving high-energy materials and fuel efficiency assessments in automotive and aerospace industries.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Gram per Calorie (IT) to Kilojoule per Kilogram Conversion Table

Gram per Calorie (IT) [g/cal] Kilojoule per Kilogram [kJ/kg]
1 g/cal 4.1868 kJ/kg
10 g/cal 41.868 kJ/kg
25 g/cal 104.67 kJ/kg
50 g/cal 209.34 kJ/kg
100 g/cal 418.68 kJ/kg
0 g/cal 0E+0 kJ/kg
-10 g/cal -41.868 kJ/kg
-40 g/cal -167.472 kJ/kg