BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine and Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(lb·°R) to kcal/(kg·°C):
Unit Information
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BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine
Btu/(lb·°R)
Definition
The BTU (th) per pound per degree Rankine (Btu/(lb·°R)) is an imperial 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 pound of a substance by one degree Rankine, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical BTU system for specific heat capacity measurements using Rankine temperature units, this unit became standard in specialized thermochemical thermal analysis and research applications. It provides a precise measure for specific heat capacity using thermochemical BTU and Rankine units.
Current Use
Used in specialized thermochemical applications, specialized thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU and Rankine units are specified. It is essential for precise thermochemical calculations, specialized analysis, and specialized thermochemical applications.
Multiplier
4184
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
kcal/(kg·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal/(kg·°C)) is a 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 kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal applications where kilocalorie and Celsius units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where kilocalorie and Celsius units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
4186.8
Offset
0
BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine [Btu/(lb·°R)] | Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kcal/(kg·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(lb·°R) | 0.999331 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 10 Btu/(lb·°R) | 9.993312 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 25 Btu/(lb·°R) | 24.983281 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 50 Btu/(lb·°R) | 49.966562 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 100 Btu/(lb·°R) | 99.933123 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 0 Btu/(lb·°R) | 0E+0 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| -10 Btu/(lb·°R) | -9.993312 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| -40 Btu/(lb·°R) | -39.973249 kcal/(kg·°C) |
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