Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine Conversion

Convert between Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit and BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine quickly and accurately.

cal/(g·°F)
Btu/(lb·°R)

How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine

Conversion Formula

1 cal/(g·°F) = 1.001 Btu/(lb·°R)
1 Btu/(lb·°R) = 0.999 cal/(g·°F)

Example

Convert 15 cal/(g·°F) to Btu/(lb·°R):

15 cal/(g·°F) = 15 × 1.001 Btu/(lb·°R) = 15.01 Btu/(lb·°R)

Unit Information

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Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit

cal/(g·°F)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per gram per degree Fahrenheit (cal/(g·°F)) 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 Fahrenheit, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for specific heat capacity measurements using Fahrenheit temperature units, this unit became standard in thermal engineering applications in the United States. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity using familiar calorie, gram, and Fahrenheit units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science applications in the United States where Fahrenheit temperature 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

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

Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine Conversion Table

Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit [cal/(g·°F)] BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine [Btu/(lb·°R)]
1 cal/(g·°F) 1.000669 Btu/(lb·°R)
10 cal/(g·°F) 10.006692 Btu/(lb·°R)
25 cal/(g·°F) 25.01673 Btu/(lb·°R)
50 cal/(g·°F) 50.033461 Btu/(lb·°R)
100 cal/(g·°F) 100.066922 Btu/(lb·°R)
0 cal/(g·°F) 0E+0 Btu/(lb·°R)
-10 cal/(g·°F) -10.006692 Btu/(lb·°R)
-40 cal/(g·°F) -40.026769 Btu/(lb·°R)

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