Are calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C numerically equal?

Yes, the numeric value remains the same when converting between these units, but the mass scale changes from grams to kilograms.

When should I use this conversion?

Use this conversion to harmonize units for calculations involving larger samples or engineering data that use kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.

Does this converter account for all calorie definitions?

No, it only applies to units based on the International Table calorie; other calorie types like the thermochemical calorie require separate conversions.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C?

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius using this straightforward unit converter tool.

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Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts specific heat capacity measurements between calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius and kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius. It supports users working with data reported in older scientific literature, thermal engineering, calorimetry, and food science.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in calorie (IT)/gram/°C.
Select the target unit as kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value instantly.
Use the result to align units for larger scale thermal calculations or engineering applications.

Key Features

Converts between calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C units seamlessly.
Supports usage of the International Table calorie definition in heat capacity measurements.
Useful for thermal engineering, calorimetry research, and legacy data from chemistry and food science.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software.

Examples

5 Calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 5 Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.
0.25 Calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 0.25 Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Analyzing specific heat values in older chemistry and thermodynamics literature.
Performing calorimetry experiments and laboratory measurements involving water and solutions.
Consulting engineering handbooks with heat capacity data listed in kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.
Sizing heating or cooling loads in HVAC and thermal system design.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure mass units correspond correctly—gram vs kilogram—as this conversion changes the mass scale but not the numeric value.
Confirm the specific heat values use the International Table calorie definition to maintain accuracy in conversions.
Use this conversion to standardize data for easier comparison across different material samples or system scales.

Limitations

The units differ by mass scale and require consistent mass context in calculations.
Conversion only applies if the International Table calorie definition is used; other calorie types need different factors.
Does not adjust for temperature scale differences or non-ideal behavior in complex materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C numerically equal?: Yes, the numeric value remains the same when converting between these units, but the mass scale changes from grams to kilograms.
When should I use this conversion?: Use this conversion to harmonize units for calculations involving larger samples or engineering data that use kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C.
Does this converter account for all calorie definitions?: No, it only applies to units based on the International Table calorie; other calorie types like the thermochemical calorie require separate conversions.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity quantifying heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C using the International Table calorie.
Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C: A unit measuring heat required to raise 1 kilogram of material by 1 °C expressed with International Table kilocalories.
International Table calorie: A calorie standard approximately equal to 4.186 joules, used in scientific and engineering heat capacity calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What units does this tool convert between?

Calorie (IT)/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/gram/°C

Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C

Joule/gram/°C to Kilojoule/kilogram/°C

Which calorie definition is used in this conversion?

Thermochemical calorie

International Table calorie

Mean calorie

Why is it important to pay attention to the mass units in this conversion?

Because gram and kilogram refer to different mass scales affecting energy calculations

Because the temperature scale changes automatically

Because calories measure temperature directly

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