Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin Conversion

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

kcal/(kg·°C)
kJ/(kg·K)

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(kg·°C) to kJ/(kg·K):

15 kcal/(kg·°C) = 15 × 4.184 kJ/(kg·K) = 62.76 kJ/(kg·K)

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

Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin

kJ/(kg·K)

Definition

The kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)) 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 kelvin, commonly used for high specific heat capacity materials and large-scale thermal systems.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring specific heat capacity of high-capacity materials and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in industrial and engineering applications. It provides a convenient measure for specific heat capacity in contexts where kilojoule units are more appropriate than joule units.

Current Use

Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high specific heat capacity materials. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

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

Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kcal/(kg·°C)] Kilojoule per Kilogram per Kelvin [kJ/(kg·K)]
1 kcal/(kg·°C) 4.184 kJ/(kg·K)
10 kcal/(kg·°C) 41.84 kJ/(kg·K)
25 kcal/(kg·°C) 104.6 kJ/(kg·K)
50 kcal/(kg·°C) 209.2 kJ/(kg·K)
100 kcal/(kg·°C) 418.4 kJ/(kg·K)
0 kcal/(kg·°C) 0E+0 kJ/(kg·K)
-10 kcal/(kg·°C) -41.84 kJ/(kg·K)
-40 kcal/(kg·°C) -167.36 kJ/(kg·K)

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