What Is This Tool?
This converter translates values from gram/kilowatt/hour, a measure of fuel mass consumption per unit of energy produced, into calorie (IT)/gram, a unit representing energy content per mass. It helps correlate fuel consumption rates with fuel energy density.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in gram/kilowatt/hour.
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Select the target unit as calorie (IT)/gram [cal/g].
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent energy density value.
Key Features
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Converts fuel efficiency units between gram/kilowatt/hour and calorie (IT)/gram.
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Uses recognized definitions for specific fuel consumption and calorific value.
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Supports engineering and fuel analysis applications in automotive, aerospace, and power generation.
Examples
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1 gram/kilowatt/hour equals 859,845.23 calorie (IT)/gram.
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0.5 gram/kilowatt/hour equals 429,922.61 calorie (IT)/gram.
Common Use Cases
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Reporting brake specific fuel consumption of engines in g/kW·h.
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Comparing calorific values of solid and liquid fuels for selection.
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Optimizing engine performance by linking fuel consumption to energy release.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the units represent different physical quantities, so interpret conversions carefully.
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Use this tool to support fuel efficiency analysis and energy content comparisons.
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Consider fuel composition and combustion factors when applying conversion results.
Limitations
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The conversion is theoretical and assumes ideal conditions that may not reflect real-world variations.
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Different physical meanings of units mean direct equivalence can be misleading without context.
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Fuel heterogeneity and combustion efficiency impact accuracy of conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does gram/kilowatt/hour measure?
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It is a unit expressing the mass of fuel consumed to produce one kilowatt-hour of energy, commonly used to report specific fuel consumption.
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What is calorie (IT)/gram used for?
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This unit shows the amount of energy per gram of fuel, useful for indicating the calorific value or energy density.
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Is the conversion between these units exact?
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No, the conversion is theoretical and assumes ideal conditions; practical factors can affect accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Gram/kilowatt/hour
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A measurement representing grams of fuel consumed per kilowatt-hour of energy generated, used to gauge specific fuel consumption.
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Calorie (IT)/gram
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An energy density unit expressing International Steam Table calories per gram of fuel, indicating fuel's calorific value.
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Specific Fuel Consumption
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A metric that quantifies fuel mass required to produce a unit of power or energy over time.