What is a calorie (IT)?

It is a historical unit of energy defined as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C under international steam-table conditions.

How many calories (IT) equal one kilocalorie (IT)?

One kilocalorie (IT) equals 1,000 calories (IT).

Can I use this tool for nutrition calorie conversion?

This tool uses the international steam-table calorie, which differs from nutritional calories; use it mainly for thermodynamic and engineering contexts.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal] to Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)]?

Learn how to convert energy measurements from the International Steam Table calorie (cal IT) to the kilocalorie (kcal IT) using an easy and accurate online unit conversion tool designed for thermodynamics and engineering applications.

Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal]

Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)]

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Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal] to Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] Conversion Table

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal] to Kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change energy units from the calorie (IT) to the kilocalorie (IT). It supports conversions based on historical and engineering contexts involving the international steam-table calorie unit, which is essential for interpreting legacy thermodynamics data and reports.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in calorie (IT) units
Select calorie (IT) as the 'From' unit
Choose kilocalorie (IT) as the 'To' unit
Click on the convert button to get the result
Review the converted value in kilocalories (IT)

Key Features

Converts energy values from calorie (IT) to kilocalorie (IT)
Supports legacy thermodynamics and steam-engine calculations
Includes international steam-table calorie unit definitions
Helps interpret older engineering literature and data
Easy-to-use browser-based interface

Examples

500 cal (IT) converts to 0.5 kcal (IT)
1000 cal (IT) converts to 1 kcal (IT)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting older steam tables and thermodynamic data
Reporting specific heats and enthalpy values in engineering calculations
Converting historical energy measurements for research and analysis
Heat transfer and calorimetry studies in thermodynamics
Digitizing and comparing legacy datasets with modern units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are using the international steam-table calorie unit to avoid confusion with other calorie definitions
Use the tool for translating legacy data into commonly used larger units
Double-check conversions when handling large data sets to avoid rounding errors
Apply the conversion especially when working with older engineering tables and thermodynamic literature

Limitations

Calorie (IT) is a historical energy unit now mostly replaced by the joule in SI
Care is needed when comparing converted results to modern data
Not all calorie units are identical; this tool uses the international steam-table definition
Rounding may affect precision when converting extensive datasets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie (IT)?: It is a historical unit of energy defined as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C under international steam-table conditions.
How many calories (IT) equal one kilocalorie (IT)?: One kilocalorie (IT) equals 1,000 calories (IT).
Can I use this tool for nutrition calorie conversion?: This tool uses the international steam-table calorie, which differs from nutritional calories; use it mainly for thermodynamic and engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT): A historical energy unit used in steam tables, defined as the heat required to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C.
Kilocalorie (IT): An energy unit equal to 1,000 international steam-table calories, commonly used in thermodynamics and engineering.
International Steam Table: A set of conditions and definitions used for classical thermodynamics and engineering calculations involving heat and energy.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one calorie (IT) represent in energy terms?

Heat to raise 1 kilogram of water by 1 °C

Heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

Heat to raise 1 liter of water by 1 °C

How many calories (IT) are in one kilocalorie (IT)?

1000

100

Which of the following is true about calorie (IT)?

It is the same as a nutritional calorie

It is a historic unit mostly replaced by the joule

It measures force, not energy

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