What does calorie (IT)/gram/°C measure?

It measures specific heat capacity as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C using the International Table calorie.

Why convert calorie (IT)/gram/°C to joule/kilogram/°C?

Converting aligns older or experimental data with modern SI units used in engineering and scientific calculations.

Can I use this conversion for thermal system design?

Yes, joule/kilogram/°C is widely used for sizing HVAC systems and thermal energy storage applications.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)]?

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to joule/kilogram/°C with our easy-to-use unit converter, aligning legacy data with modern SI units.

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Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts specific heat capacity values from the unit calorie (IT)/gram/°C, commonly used in older chemistry and thermodynamics, to the SI-derived unit joule/kilogram/°C. It helps bridge older data presentations and contemporary engineering or scientific requirements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in calorie (IT)/gram/°C.
Select the target unit joule/kilogram/°C for conversion.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value.
Use the conversion result for analysis, comparison, or engineering design.

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity between calorie (IT)/gram/°C and joule/kilogram/°C units.
Helps align older experimental or literature data with modern SI unit standards.
Supports applications in chemistry, engineering, food science, and thermal energy analysis.
Provides accurate conversion based on established scientific definitions.
Browser-based, easy-to-use interface for quick calculations.

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 8373.6 joule/kilogram/°C.
0.5 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 2093.4 joule/kilogram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Translating thermal data in older chemistry and thermodynamics literature to SI units.
Performing calorimetry experiments involving water and aqueous solutions.
Consulting engineering or food science data tables originally tabulated in calories.
Sizing HVAC and thermal systems using SI unit standards.
Conducting material thermal analysis for engineering components.
Estimating thermal energy storage and heating requirements.

Tips & Best Practices

Always double-check if the original data uses the International Table calorie definition.
Consider unit scaling differences when converting from gram to kilogram base masses.
Beware of rounding errors during calculations and verify results when precision is critical.
Use the converted results to ensure consistency across scientific and engineering datasets.

Limitations

Unit scaling differences require attention, as gram to kilogram conversion may affect interpretations.
Rounding and numerical precision issues can arise and should be considered carefully.
Historical data might use slightly different calorie definitions, impacting exact accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/gram/°C measure?: It measures specific heat capacity as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C using the International Table calorie.
Why convert calorie (IT)/gram/°C to joule/kilogram/°C?: Converting aligns older or experimental data with modern SI units used in engineering and scientific calculations.
Can I use this conversion for thermal system design?: Yes, joule/kilogram/°C is widely used for sizing HVAC systems and thermal energy storage applications.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/gram/°C: A specific heat capacity unit indicating heat required to raise 1 gram of material by 1 °C, based on the International Table calorie.
Joule/kilogram/°C: An SI unit representing heat energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kilogram of substance by 1 °C.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of substance by one degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does calorie (IT)/gram/°C describe?

Energy per kilogram per degree Celsius

Specific heat capacity per gram per degree Celsius

Heat energy per mole per degree Celsius

Which is the correct conversion factor from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to joule/kilogram/°C?

1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C = 4186.8 joule/kilogram/°C

1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C = 1000 joule/kilogram/°C

1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C = 0.4186 joule/kilogram/°C

What is a common application of joule/kilogram/°C units?

Measuring electrical voltage

Designing HVAC and thermal systems

Calculating gas pressure

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