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

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

kcal/(kg·°C)
cal/(g·°F)

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(kg·°C) to cal/(g·°F):

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

Unit Information

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Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius

kcal/(kg·°C)

Definition

The kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal/(kg·°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 kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Gram per Degree Fahrenheit

cal/(g·°F)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per gram per degree Fahrenheit (cal/(g·°F)) 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 Fahrenheit, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science applications in the United States where Fahrenheit temperature units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in imperial unit systems.

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

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

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

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