Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin to BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin and BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

kcal/(kg·K)
Btu/(lb·°C)

How to Convert Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin to BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 kcal/(kg·K) = 1.799 Btu/(lb·°C)
1 Btu/(lb·°C) = 0.556 kcal/(kg·K)

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(kg·K) to Btu/(lb·°C):

15 kcal/(kg·K) = 15 × 1.799 Btu/(lb·°C) = 26.982 Btu/(lb·°C)

Unit Information

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Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin

kcal/(kg·K)

Definition

The kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal/(kg·K)) 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 kelvin, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius

Btu/(lb·°C)

Definition

The BTU (IT) per pound per degree Celsius (Btu/(lb·°C)) is an imperial unit of specific heat capacity equal to approximately 2326 joules per kilogram per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of a substance by one degree Celsius, commonly used in specialized thermal engineering applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the imperial system for specific heat capacity measurements using Celsius temperature units, this unit became standard in specialized thermal engineering and research applications. It provides a practical measure for specific heat capacity using imperial and Celsius units.

Current Use

Used in specialized thermal engineering applications, specialized thermal analysis, and research contexts where imperial and Celsius units are specified. It is essential for specialized thermal calculations, specialized analysis, and specialized thermal engineering applications.

Multiplier

2326

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin to BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram per Kelvin [kcal/(kg·K)] BTU (IT) per Pound per Degree Celsius [Btu/(lb·°C)]
1 kcal/(kg·K) 1.798796 Btu/(lb·°C)
10 kcal/(kg·K) 17.987962 Btu/(lb·°C)
25 kcal/(kg·K) 44.969905 Btu/(lb·°C)
50 kcal/(kg·K) 89.939811 Btu/(lb·°C)
100 kcal/(kg·K) 179.879622 Btu/(lb·°C)
0 kcal/(kg·K) 0E+0 Btu/(lb·°C)
-10 kcal/(kg·K) -17.987962 Btu/(lb·°C)
-40 kcal/(kg·K) -71.951849 Btu/(lb·°C)

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