Why should I convert calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/°C?

Converting to kilojoule/kilogram/°C updates legacy data into SI units compatible with modern scientific and engineering calculations.

What is the conversion factor between calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilojoule/kilogram/°C?

1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C equals 4.1868 kilojoule/kilogram/°C.

Can I use this conversion for all calorie definitions?

No, this conversion applies specifically to the International Table calorie. Other calorie definitions need adjusted conversion factors.

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

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity units from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/°C using a clear, easy-to-understand guide including definitions, use cases, and examples.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity values expressed in calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius into kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius, facilitating updates from older measurement units to modern SI units used in science and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/gram/°C you want to convert.
Select the from and to units as calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilojoule/kilogram/°C respectively.
Click the convert button to obtain the result in kilojoule/kilogram/°C.
Use the converted value for your scientific or engineering calculations.

Key Features

Converts from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/°C based on the International Table calorie.
Supports updating legacy data for compatibility with current scientific and engineering calculations.
Useful in chemical, mechanical engineering, thermodynamics, and HVAC applications.
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Examples

Convert 2 calorie (IT)/gram/°C: 2 × 4.1868 = 8.3736 kilojoule/kilogram/°C.
Convert 0.5 calorie (IT)/gram/°C: 0.5 × 4.1868 = 2.0934 kilojoule/kilogram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Updating older chemistry and thermodynamics data from calories to kilojoules.
Calorimetry experiments and laboratory measurements involving water and solutions.
Design of heating systems and thermal storage requiring energy calculations.
Sizing heat exchangers and estimating HVAC heating or cooling loads.
Thermal balance and process heating/cooling calculations in engineering designs.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are using the International Table calorie definition for accurate conversion.
Double-check inputs for precise temperature and mass measurements.
Use converted SI units for consistency in modern scientific and engineering work.
Be aware of the material composition and temperature effects which may affect specific heat.

Limitations

Conversion is based on the International Table calorie; using other calorie types requires adjustments.
Does not account for variations in specific heat due to temperature or material differences.
Precision depends on the accuracy of input values for temperature and mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I convert calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/°C?: Converting to kilojoule/kilogram/°C updates legacy data into SI units compatible with modern scientific and engineering calculations.
What is the conversion factor between calorie (IT)/gram/°C and kilojoule/kilogram/°C?: 1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C equals 4.1868 kilojoule/kilogram/°C.
Can I use this conversion for all calorie definitions?: No, this conversion applies specifically to the International Table calorie. Other calorie definitions need adjusted conversion factors.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity using the International Table calorie representing heat needed to raise 1 gram of substance by 1 °C.
Kilojoule/kilogram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity quantifying heat energy in kilojoules required to raise 1 kilogram of material by 1 degree Celsius.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat needed to change 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?

Energy per kilogram per kelvin

Specific heat capacity based on International Table calorie

Thermal conductivity

What is the numerical conversion from calorie (IT)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/°C?

0.2388

4.1868

1.0000

Why is this conversion important in engineering?

To calculate electrical resistance

To update old thermal data to SI units for modern designs

To measure pressure differences

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