Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine Conversion

Convert between Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius and BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine quickly and accurately.

kJ/(kg·°C)
Btu/(lb·°R)

How to Convert Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine

Conversion Formula

1 kJ/(kg·°C) = 0.239 Btu/(lb·°R)
1 Btu/(lb·°R) = 4.184 kJ/(kg·°C)

Example

Convert 15 kJ/(kg·°C) to Btu/(lb·°R):

15 kJ/(kg·°C) = 15 × 0.239 Btu/(lb·°R) = 3.585 Btu/(lb·°R)

Unit Information

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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

BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine

Btu/(lb·°R)

Definition

The BTU (th) per pound per degree Rankine (Btu/(lb·°R)) is an imperial 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 pound of a substance by one degree Rankine, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical BTU system for specific heat capacity measurements using Rankine temperature units, this unit became standard in specialized thermochemical thermal analysis and research applications. It provides a precise measure for specific heat capacity using thermochemical BTU and Rankine units.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

4184

Offset

0

Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine Conversion Table

Kilojoule per Kilogram per Degree Celsius [kJ/(kg·°C)] BTU (th) per Pound per Degree Rankine [Btu/(lb·°R)]
1 kJ/(kg·°C) 0.239006 Btu/(lb·°R)
10 kJ/(kg·°C) 2.390057 Btu/(lb·°R)
25 kJ/(kg·°C) 5.975143 Btu/(lb·°R)
50 kJ/(kg·°C) 11.950287 Btu/(lb·°R)
100 kJ/(kg·°C) 23.900574 Btu/(lb·°R)
0 kJ/(kg·°C) 0E+0 Btu/(lb·°R)
-10 kJ/(kg·°C) -2.390057 Btu/(lb·°R)
-40 kJ/(kg·°C) -9.560229 Btu/(lb·°R)

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