Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius and Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cal/(g·°C) to J/(g·°C):
Unit Information
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Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius
cal/(g·°C)
Definition
The calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius (cal/(g·°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 gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for specific heat capacity measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity using familiar calorie, gram, and Celsius units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research applications where calorie units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties of materials in various engineering applications.
Multiplier
4186.8
Offset
0
Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius
J/(g·°C)
Definition
The joule per gram per degree Celsius (J/(g·°C)) is a unit of specific heat capacity equal to 1000 joules per kilogram per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used for high specific heat capacity materials and small-scale thermal analysis.
History/Origin
Developed for measuring specific heat capacity of high-capacity materials and small-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in materials science and research applications. It provides a convenient measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where gram units are more appropriate than kilogram units.
Current Use
Widely used in materials science, research applications, and small-scale thermal analysis for measuring high specific heat capacity materials. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in research and development applications.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius [cal/(g·°C)] | Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius [J/(g·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/(g·°C) | 4.1868 J/(g·°C) |
| 10 cal/(g·°C) | 41.868 J/(g·°C) |
| 25 cal/(g·°C) | 104.67 J/(g·°C) |
| 50 cal/(g·°C) | 209.34 J/(g·°C) |
| 100 cal/(g·°C) | 418.68 J/(g·°C) |
| 0 cal/(g·°C) | 0E+0 J/(g·°C) |
| -10 cal/(g·°C) | -41.868 J/(g·°C) |
| -40 cal/(g·°C) | -167.472 J/(g·°C) |
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