Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius and Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

kcal/(kg·°C)
kJ/(kg·°C)

How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 kcal/(kg·°C) = 4.187 kJ/(kg·°C)
1 kJ/(kg·°C) = 0.239 kcal/(kg·°C)

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(kg·°C) to kJ/(kg·°C):

15 kcal/(kg·°C) = 15 × 4.187 kJ/(kg·°C) = 62.802 kJ/(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

Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius

kJ/(kg·°C)

Definition

The kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/(kg·°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 kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in thermal engineering and HVAC applications.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering and HVAC applications where kilojoule 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 kilojoule 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

1000

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kcal/(kg·°C)] Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kJ/(kg·°C)]
1 kcal/(kg·°C) 4.1868 kJ/(kg·°C)
10 kcal/(kg·°C) 41.868 kJ/(kg·°C)
25 kcal/(kg·°C) 104.67 kJ/(kg·°C)
50 kcal/(kg·°C) 209.34 kJ/(kg·°C)
100 kcal/(kg·°C) 418.68 kJ/(kg·°C)
0 kcal/(kg·°C) 0E+0 kJ/(kg·°C)
-10 kcal/(kg·°C) -41.868 kJ/(kg·°C)
-40 kcal/(kg·°C) -167.472 kJ/(kg·°C)

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