Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cal/(g·°F) to kcal/(kg·°C):
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
Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
kcal/(kg·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal/(kg·°C)) 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 degree Celsius, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for HVAC and building thermal applications, this unit became standard in specialized building thermal analysis and thermochemical HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for specific heat capacity using thermochemical calorie units.
Current Use
Used in specialized HVAC applications, thermochemical building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized building thermal applications.
Multiplier
4184
Offset
0
Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit [cal/(g·°F)] | Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kcal/(kg·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/(g·°F) | 1.000669 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 10 cal/(g·°F) | 10.006692 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 25 cal/(g·°F) | 25.01673 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 50 cal/(g·°F) | 50.033461 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 100 cal/(g·°F) | 100.066922 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| 0 cal/(g·°F) | 0E+0 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| -10 cal/(g·°F) | -10.006692 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| -40 cal/(g·°F) | -40.026769 kcal/(kg·°C) |
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