Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion

Convert between Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius and Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin quickly and accurately.

cal/(g·°C)
kcal/(kg·K)

How to Convert Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin

Conversion Formula

1 cal/(g·°C) = 0.999 kcal/(kg·K)
1 kcal/(kg·K) = 1.001 cal/(g·°C)

Example

Convert 15 cal/(g·°C) to kcal/(kg·K):

15 cal/(g·°C) = 15 × 0.999 kcal/(kg·K) = 14.99 kcal/(kg·K)

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

Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin

kcal/(kg·K)

Definition

The kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal/(kg·K)) 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 kilogram of a substance by one kelvin, commonly used in thermal engineering and energy analysis applications.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering and energy analysis applications where kilocalorie and kelvin units are preferred, this unit became standard in industrial thermal analysis and energy system design. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where kilocalorie and kelvin units are more appropriate.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, energy analysis, and industrial applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in energy and industrial applications.

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion Table

Calorie (th) per Gram per Degree Celsius [cal/(g·°C)] Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Kelvin [kcal/(kg·K)]
1 cal/(g·°C) 0.999331 kcal/(kg·K)
10 cal/(g·°C) 9.993312 kcal/(kg·K)
25 cal/(g·°C) 24.983281 kcal/(kg·K)
50 cal/(g·°C) 49.966562 kcal/(kg·K)
100 cal/(g·°C) 99.933123 kcal/(kg·K)
0 cal/(g·°C) 0E+0 kcal/(kg·K)
-10 cal/(g·°C) -9.993312 kcal/(kg·K)
-40 cal/(g·°C) -39.973249 kcal/(kg·K)

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