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

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

cal/(g·°C)
Btu/(lb·°F)

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 cal/(g·°C) to Btu/(lb·°F):

15 cal/(g·°C) = 15 × 0.999 Btu/(lb·°F) = 14.99 Btu/(lb·°F)

Unit Information

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Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius

cal/(g·°C)

Definition

The calorie (th) per gram per degree Celsius (cal/(g·°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 gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in thermochemical applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for precise specific heat capacity measurements, this unit became standard in thermochemical and specialized thermal engineering applications. It provides a precise measure for specific heat capacity using thermochemical calorie units.

Current Use

Used in thermochemical applications, specialized thermal engineering, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized thermal engineering applications.

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit

Btu/(lb·°F)

Definition

The BTU (IT) per pound per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(lb·°F)) is an imperial 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 pound of a substance by one degree Fahrenheit, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the imperial system for specific heat capacity measurements, this unit became standard in the United States for thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity using familiar imperial units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications in the United States where imperial 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

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

Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius [cal/(g·°C)] BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(lb·°F)]
1 cal/(g·°C) 0.999331 Btu/(lb·°F)
10 cal/(g·°C) 9.993312 Btu/(lb·°F)
25 cal/(g·°C) 24.983281 Btu/(lb·°F)
50 cal/(g·°C) 49.966562 Btu/(lb·°F)
100 cal/(g·°C) 99.933123 Btu/(lb·°F)
0 cal/(g·°C) 0E+0 Btu/(lb·°F)
-10 cal/(g·°C) -9.993312 Btu/(lb·°F)
-40 cal/(g·°C) -39.973249 Btu/(lb·°F)

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