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

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

J/(g·°C)
kcal/(kg·K)

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

Conversion Formula

1 J/(g·°C) = 0.239 kcal/(kg·K)
1 kcal/(kg·K) = 4.184 J/(g·°C)

Example

Convert 15 J/(g·°C) to kcal/(kg·K):

15 J/(g·°C) = 15 × 0.239 kcal/(kg·K) = 3.585 kcal/(kg·K)

Unit Information

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Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius

J/(g·°C)

Definition

The joule per gram per degree Celsius (J/(g·°C)) 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 gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used for high specific heat capacity materials and small-scale thermal analysis.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring specific heat capacity of high-capacity materials and small-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in materials science and research applications. It provides a convenient measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where gram units are more appropriate than kilogram units.

Current Use

Widely used in materials science, research applications, and small-scale thermal analysis for measuring high specific heat capacity materials. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in research and development applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin

kcal/(kg·K)

Definition

The kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal/(kg·K)) 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 kelvin, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

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

Joule per Gram per Degree Celsius [J/(g·°C)] Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin [kcal/(kg·K)]
1 J/(g·°C) 0.239006 kcal/(kg·K)
10 J/(g·°C) 2.390057 kcal/(kg·K)
25 J/(g·°C) 5.975143 kcal/(kg·K)
50 J/(g·°C) 11.950287 kcal/(kg·K)
100 J/(g·°C) 23.900574 kcal/(kg·K)
0 J/(g·°C) 0E+0 kcal/(kg·K)
-10 J/(g·°C) -2.390057 kcal/(kg·K)
-40 J/(g·°C) -9.560229 kcal/(kg·K)

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