Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius and Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(kg·°C) to J/(kg·°C):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
kcal/(kg·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal/(kg·°C)) 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 degree Celsius, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal applications where kilocalorie and Celsius units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where kilocalorie and Celsius units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
4186.8
Offset
0
Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius
J/(kg·°C)
Definition
The joule per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) is a unit of specific heat capacity equal to one joule 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 thermal engineering and materials science applications.
History/Origin
Developed as a practical unit for specific heat capacity measurements using Celsius temperature units, this unit became widely adopted in thermal engineering and materials science. It provides a convenient measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where Celsius units are preferred over kelvin units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications where Celsius temperature units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties of materials in various engineering applications.
Multiplier
1
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kcal/(kg·°C)] | Joule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [J/(kg·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(kg·°C) | 4186.8 J/(kg·°C) |
| 10 kcal/(kg·°C) | 41868 J/(kg·°C) |
| 25 kcal/(kg·°C) | 104670 J/(kg·°C) |
| 50 kcal/(kg·°C) | 209340 J/(kg·°C) |
| 100 kcal/(kg·°C) | 418680 J/(kg·°C) |
| 0 kcal/(kg·°C) | 0E+0 J/(kg·°C) |
| -10 kcal/(kg·°C) | -41868 J/(kg·°C) |
| -40 kcal/(kg·°C) | -167472 J/(kg·°C) |
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