Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cal/(g·°F) to kJ/(kg·K):
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
Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin
kJ/(kg·K)
Definition
The kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)) 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 kilogram of a substance by one kelvin, commonly used for high specific heat capacity materials and large-scale thermal systems.
History/Origin
Developed for measuring specific heat capacity of high-capacity materials and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in industrial and engineering applications. It provides a convenient measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where kilojoule units are more appropriate than joule units.
Current Use
Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high specific heat capacity materials. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion Table
| Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit [cal/(g·°F)] | Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin [kJ/(kg·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/(g·°F) | 4.1868 kJ/(kg·K) |
| 10 cal/(g·°F) | 41.868 kJ/(kg·K) |
| 25 cal/(g·°F) | 104.67 kJ/(kg·K) |
| 50 cal/(g·°F) | 209.34 kJ/(kg·K) |
| 100 cal/(g·°F) | 418.68 kJ/(kg·K) |
| 0 cal/(g·°F) | 0E+0 kJ/(kg·K) |
| -10 cal/(g·°F) | -41.868 kJ/(kg·K) |
| -40 cal/(g·°F) | -167.472 kJ/(kg·K) |
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