What is calorie (IT)/gram/°F?

It is a non-SI specific heat capacity unit representing the energy needed to raise one gram of a substance by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International-Table calorie.

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

The conversion updates older or imperial thermophysical data into the SI unit system, enabling consistent use in modern thermal analysis and engineering.

Can this conversion be used in HVAC design?

Yes, converting specific heat capacity into J/(kg·K) is commonly used for designing and analyzing HVAC and other thermal management systems.

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

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)] easily using this online unit converter. Translate legacy thermal data into modern SI units for accurate engineering analysis.

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

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

This converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from the non-SI unit calorie (IT)/gram/°F to the SI unit joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]. It is designed to assist with converting legacy and imperial unit data into standard modern units used in thermodynamics and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/gram/°F that you want to convert
Select the input unit calorie (IT)/gram/°F and output unit joule/kilogram/K
Submit the conversion request to get the result instantly in J/(kg·K)
Use the converted value for your engineering, research, or design calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity from calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K efficiently
Based on the exact relationship: 1 cal (IT)/g/°F ≈ 4186.8 J/(kg·K)
Ideal for translating older engineering and thermophysical data to SI units
Browser-based and easy to use with instant results
Supports material analysis and thermal property conversions

Examples

Convert 2 calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K: 2 × 4186.8 = 8373.6 J/(kg·K)
Convert 0.5 calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K: 0.5 × 4186.8 = 2093.4 J/(kg·K)

Common Use Cases

Reporting and interpreting legacy engineering and steam-table thermophysical data
Converting calorimetry and material property tables where mass is in grams and temperature in °F
Updating older specific heat capacity values to SI units for design and material analysis
Calculating energy required for heating or cooling in thermal-management systems
Supporting HVAC system design, thermal simulations, and materials science research

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit consistency throughout your calculations to avoid errors
Use this conversion to standardize data for engineering designs and simulations
Be cautious interpreting older data as measurement standards may vary
Cross-check converted values against expected ranges for your material or system
Apply the conversion formula exactly as defined to maintain accuracy

Limitations

Conversion assumes exact equivalence between temperature scales which may lead to slight rounding differences
Measurement conditions in legacy data might differ from current standards
Consistency in unit systems must be maintained to ensure correct thermal energy estimation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is calorie (IT)/gram/°F?: It is a non-SI specific heat capacity unit representing the energy needed to raise one gram of a substance by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International-Table calorie.
Why convert calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K?: The conversion updates older or imperial thermophysical data into the SI unit system, enabling consistent use in modern thermal analysis and engineering.
Can this conversion be used in HVAC design?: Yes, converting specific heat capacity into J/(kg·K) is commonly used for designing and analyzing HVAC and other thermal management systems.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/gram/°F: A legacy unit of specific heat capacity indicating energy per gram per degree Fahrenheit based on the International-Table calorie.
Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]: The SI unit for specific heat capacity representing energy required to raise one kilogram of material by one kelvin.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of thermal energy needed to change the temperature of a given mass of a material by one degree or kelvin.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is the SI unit for specific heat capacity in this conversion?

calorie (IT)/gram/°F

joule/kilogram/K

British thermal unit/lb/°F

What does 1 calorie (IT)/gram/°F approximately equal in J/(kg·K)?

4186.8 J/(kg·K)

1000 J/(kg·K)

3560 J/(kg·K)

What is a common use case for converting calorie (IT)/gram/°F to joule/kilogram/K?

Interpreting legacy engineering data

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