Why convert from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?

This conversion helps translate legacy thermal data expressed per gram and in International Table calories into kilogram-based units using thermochemical kilocalories, enabling easier comparison with modern datasets and engineering calculations.

Does 1 degree Celsius equal 1 kelvin in this conversion?

Yes, the conversion assumes that a temperature difference of 1 °C is equivalent to a change of 1 K.

Can I use this converter for highly precise thermodynamic measurements?

While suitable for general use, highly sensitive thermodynamic or calorimetric data may require more exact conversion methods beyond this tool's general approach.

Convert Calorie (IT)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C Online

Use this online converter to easily transform specific heat capacity values from calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per degree Celsius for accurate heat capacity data translation.

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

This tool converts specific heat capacity measurements from calorie (IT)/gram/°C, a unit historically used in chemistry and thermodynamics, into kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C, a unit expressing heat per kilogram with thermochemical kilocalories. It helps interpret legacy data and perform modern engineering or scientific calculations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in calorie (IT)/gram/°C into the input field.
Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/gram/°C and the target unit as kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent value in kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.
Review the result, which reflects the appropriate conversion factor ensuring correct legacy data interpretation.

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity units from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.
Facilitates understanding of historical thermal-property data in modern terms.
Supports applications in chemistry, food science, thermal engineering, and soil science.
Based on established conversion factors between International Table and thermochemical calorie definitions.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software installation.

Examples

5 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 5.0033460805 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.
0.2 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 0.2001338432 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting specific heat values from older scientific literature using calories instead of joules.
Performing calorimetry and laboratory measurements involving water and related solutions.
Converting legacy engineering or food science heat capacity data originally tabulated in calories per gram.
Estimating the heat required to warm substances in food processing where kilocalories were traditionally used.
Translating older specific heat data into modern SI-unit-compatible formats for simulations.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the source unit matches 'calorie (IT)/gram/°C' before conversion.
Consider the difference between International Table and thermochemical calorie definitions to avoid errors.
Ensure temperature changes are correctly interpreted as equivalent to Kelvin changes (1 °C = 1 K).
Use this conversion for general purposes but apply more precise methods for highly sensitive thermodynamic calculations.
Review converted values for consistency when integrating legacy data into modern analyses.

Limitations

The conversion does not account for discrepancies arising from different calorie definitions (International Table versus thermochemical).
Assumes temperature differences expressed in °C are fully equivalent to kelvin increments.
High-precision thermodynamics applications may require more refined conversion techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?: This conversion helps translate legacy thermal data expressed per gram and in International Table calories into kilogram-based units using thermochemical kilocalories, enabling easier comparison with modern datasets and engineering calculations.
Does 1 degree Celsius equal 1 kelvin in this conversion?: Yes, the conversion assumes that a temperature difference of 1 °C is equivalent to a change of 1 K.
Can I use this converter for highly precise thermodynamic measurements?: While suitable for general use, highly sensitive thermodynamic or calorimetric data may require more exact conversion methods beyond this tool's general approach.

Key Terminology

calorie (IT)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity based on the International Table calorie that quantifies heat to raise 1 gram of substance by 1 °C.
kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity expressing heat per kilogram per degree Celsius using thermochemical kilocalories.
specific heat capacity: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

The heat needed to raise 1 kilogram by 1 °C

The heat required to raise 1 gram by 1 °C using International Table calorie

Energy per mole of substance

Which unit expresses specific heat capacity using thermochemical kilocalories?

calorie (IT)/gram/°C

kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C

joule per mole

What is assumed about temperature changes in this converter?

1 °C change equals 1 K change

1 °C change equals 0.5 K change

1 °C is unrelated to K

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