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

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

kcal/(kg·K)
cal/(g·°C)

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(kg·K) to cal/(g·°C):

15 kcal/(kg·K) = 15 × 1 cal/(g·°C) = 15 cal/(g·°C)

Unit Information

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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 (IT) per Gram per Degree Celsius

cal/(g·°C)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius (cal/(g·°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 gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research applications where calorie 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

4186.8

Offset

0

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

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

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