Gram per Calorie (th) to Joule per Kilogram Conversion

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

g/cal (th)
J/kg

How to Convert Gram per Calorie (th) to Joule per Kilogram

Conversion Formula

1 g/cal (th) = 4184 J/kg
1 J/kg = 0 g/cal (th)

Example

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

15 g/cal (th) = 15 × 4184 J/kg = 62760 J/kg

Unit Information

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Gram per Calorie (th)

g/cal (th)

Definition

The gram per calorie (th) (g/cal (th)) is a unit of mass efficiency per unit energy in the thermochemical calorie system, representing the mass required per unit energy. It is used in thermochemistry and scientific applications requiring precise mass-to-energy ratio calculations.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

Joule per Kilogram

J/kg

Definition

The joule per kilogram (J/kg) is the SI unit of specific energy, representing the energy content per unit mass of a substance. It is commonly used in thermodynamics, combustion analysis, and fuel efficiency calculations to quantify the energy density of materials.

History/Origin

Derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and mass (kilogram), the joule per kilogram became the standard unit for specific energy with the adoption of the International System of Units. Its origins are rooted in the need for a consistent measure of energy density in scientific and engineering applications.

Current Use

Widely used in thermodynamics, combustion engineering, fuel analysis, and energy storage systems to quantify the energy content per unit mass. It is essential for calculating fuel efficiency, comparing energy densities of different materials, and designing energy conversion systems.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Gram per Calorie (th) to Joule per Kilogram Conversion Table

Gram per Calorie (th) [g/cal (th)] Joule per Kilogram [J/kg]
1 g/cal (th) 4184 J/kg
10 g/cal (th) 41840 J/kg
25 g/cal (th) 104600 J/kg
50 g/cal (th) 209200 J/kg
100 g/cal (th) 418400 J/kg
0 g/cal (th) 0E+0 J/kg
-10 g/cal (th) -41840 J/kg
-40 g/cal (th) -167360 J/kg