BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(lb·°F) to kcal/(kg·K):
Unit Information
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BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu/(lb·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) per pound per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(lb·°F)) is an imperial unit of specific heat capacity equal to approximately 4186.8 joules per kilogram per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of a substance by one degree Fahrenheit, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the imperial system for specific heat capacity measurements, this unit became standard in the United States for thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity using familiar imperial units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in imperial unit systems.
Multiplier
4186.8
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin
kcal/(kg·K)
Definition
The kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal/(kg·K)) is a unit of specific heat capacity equal to 4184 joules per kilogram per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for thermal engineering and energy analysis applications, this unit became standard in specialized thermochemical thermal analysis and energy system design. It provides a precise measure for specific heat capacity using thermochemical calorie units.
Current Use
Used in specialized thermal engineering applications, thermochemical energy analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized energy applications.
Multiplier
4184
Offset
0
BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion Table
| BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(lb·°F)] | Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin [kcal/(kg·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(lb·°F) | 1.000669 kcal/(kg·K) |
| 10 Btu/(lb·°F) | 10.006692 kcal/(kg·K) |
| 25 Btu/(lb·°F) | 25.01673 kcal/(kg·K) |
| 50 Btu/(lb·°F) | 50.033461 kcal/(kg·K) |
| 100 Btu/(lb·°F) | 100.066922 kcal/(kg·K) |
| 0 Btu/(lb·°F) | 0E+0 kcal/(kg·K) |
| -10 Btu/(lb·°F) | -10.006692 kcal/(kg·K) |
| -40 Btu/(lb·°F) | -40.026769 kcal/(kg·K) |
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