What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert fuel efficiency mass units from gram per calorie (IT) to gram per kilowatt-hour. It helps translate mass per unit thermal energy into mass per unit electrical or mechanical energy, enabling fuel efficiency comparisons across various energy forms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in gram/calorie (IT) you want to convert
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Select gram/calorie (IT) as the source unit and gram/kilowatt/hour as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in gram/kilowatt/hour
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Use the results to compare fuel efficiency or calculate mass consumption
Key Features
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Converts gram/calorie (IT) [g/cal] to gram/kilowatt/hour [g/kW·h]
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Easy-to-use online interface with instant conversion results
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Useful for power generation, automotive, marine, and heating system applications
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Supports comparisons of fuel mass consumption relative to different energy units
Examples
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0.5 g/cal × 859845.22785898 equals 429922.61392949 g/kW·h
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2 g/cal × 859845.22785898 equals 1719690.45571796 g/kW·h
Common Use Cases
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Comparing fuel mass required for producing heat energy in different fuels
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Reporting brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) in internal combustion engines
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Evaluating fuel use in stationary generators and power plants
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Optimizing fuel consumption for marine engines and industrial machines
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection based on whether you measure thermal or electrical/mechanical energy
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Use consistent energy definitions when comparing fuel efficiencies
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Check conversions carefully when applying results to system design or analysis
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Consider conversion assumptions when interpreting results across different energy systems
Limitations
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Conversion assumes identical definitions of calorie (IT) and kilowatt-hour energy units
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Does not reflect energy losses or efficiency variations during actual energy conversion
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Units represent different energy forms—thermal vs. electrical/mechanical—which may affect interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gram/calorie (IT) measure?
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Gram/calorie (IT) measures the mass required to produce one International-Table calorie of thermal energy, reflecting mass per unit energy.
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Why convert gram/calorie (IT) to gram/kilowatt/hour?
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Converting to gram/kilowatt/hour translates thermal energy-based fuel consumption into electrical or mechanical energy terms for wider fuel efficiency comparisons.
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Are there any assumptions when converting these units?
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Yes, the conversion assumes consistent energy unit definitions and does not account for energy losses or differences in conversion efficiency.
Key Terminology
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Gram/calorie (IT) [g/cal]
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A measure expressing the mass of fuel required to deliver one International-Table calorie of energy, used for thermal energy-based mass evaluations.
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Gram/kilowatt/hour [g/kW·h]
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A measure of fuel mass consumed to generate one kilowatt-hour of electrical or mechanical energy, indicating specific fuel consumption.
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Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC)
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A metric expressing fuel consumed per unit of energy output, often reported in grams per kilowatt-hour.