What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms specific heat capacity values from calorie (IT)/gram/°C, a unit based on the International Table calorie, to kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K, a gravitational force-based unit used in older engineering and thermal data analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value of specific heat capacity in calorie (IT)/gram/°C
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/gram/°C and the target unit as kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
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Use the result to compare or update historical data or to support engineering calculations involving gravitational units
Key Features
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Converts specific heat capacity units between calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
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Uses the defined conversion rate of 1 cal(IT)/g/°C = 426.9347840514 kgf·m/kg/K
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Supports interpretation of legacy data from chemistry, thermodynamics, and engineering
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Browser-based and straightforward to use without installation
Examples
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2 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 853.8695681028 kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
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0.5 calorie (IT)/gram/°C converts to 213.4673920257 kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
Common Use Cases
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Energy calculations in calorimetry experiments involving water and aqueous solutions
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Translating older chemistry and thermodynamics literature that report specific heat in calories
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Analyzing historical engineering data for engines or HVAC systems using gravitational units
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Converting food science data tables with heat capacity values expressed in calorie units
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify that the original value uses the International Table calorie (cal_IT) for consistent conversion
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Ensure correct unit consistency regarding mass (gram vs kilogram) and temperature scales (°C vs K)
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Cross-check converted values when integrating legacy data into modern SI-based frameworks
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Be aware that additional conversions may be necessary for full SI compatibility
Limitations
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Kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K is a non-SI unit and less commonly used today
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Conversion requires attention to unit consistency to avoid errors related to mass and temperature scales
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Variability in calorie definitions may lead to slight discrepancies if not using the International Table calorie
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K?
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Converting between these units helps translate specific heat capacity data from older calorie-based metrics to gravitational force units found in historical engineering literature, facilitating accurate analysis and comparison.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/gram/°C
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A specific heat capacity unit equal to one International Table calorie per gram per degree Celsius, indicating heat needed to raise 1 gram of material by 1 °C.
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Kilogram-force meter/kilogram/K
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A non-SI unit of specific heat capacity measuring energy per kilogram per kelvin using gravitational force units.
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Specific Heat Capacity
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The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a given mass of a substance by one degree Celsius or kelvin.