What is the exact conversion factor from calorie (th)/gram/°C to joule/gram/°C?

1 calorie (th)/gram/°C equals exactly 4.184 joule/gram/°C.

Can I use this converter for calorimetry data?

Yes, this tool is suitable for converting calorimetry measurements from calorie-based units to SI joules.

Why is it important to convert from calorie (th) to joule?

Converting to joules ensures compatibility with modern materials data and facilitates accurate thermal design and engineering calculations.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)]

Learn to convert specific heat capacity units from calorie (th)/gram/°C to joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)] for accurate thermal calculations and material data interpretation.

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Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)] Conversion Table

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Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change specific heat capacity values from the thermochemical calorie per gram per degree Celsius into joules per gram per degree Celsius, enabling compatibility with modern SI units for thermal analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in calorie (th)/gram/°C that you want to convert
Select the output unit as joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)]
Click the convert button to get the equivalent specific heat capacity value
Use the result for thermal calculations, material data referencing, or engineering tasks

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity from calorie (th)/gram/°C to joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)]
Uses an exact conversion factor of 1 cal (th)/g/°C = 4.184 J/(g*°C)
Supports applications in calorimetry, materials science, and thermal engineering
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Helps interpret legacy data and supports modern thermal design requirements

Examples

2 cal/th/g/°C converts to 8.368 J/(g·°C)
0.5 cal/th/g/°C converts to 2.092 J/(g·°C)

Common Use Cases

Performing calorimetry in chemistry and physics labs using calorie-based units
Converting historical or legacy thermal data into modern SI units
Thermal property assessments in food science and engineering contexts
Material selection and design based on specific heat capacity in thermal management
Engineering calculations for heating, cooling, and electronics temperature control

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure temperature differences are consistently expressed in °C or K for accurate results
Check unit consistency when mixing legacy calorie units with SI-based values
Use this conversion to avoid errors when working with historical data and modern calculations

Limitations

The conversion assumes temperature increments are in degrees Celsius or kelvin with equivalent values
Misapplication may occur if legacy and modern units are mixed without verification
The thermochemical calorie is a historical unit and less common in current SI calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion factor from calorie (th)/gram/°C to joule/gram/°C?: 1 calorie (th)/gram/°C equals exactly 4.184 joule/gram/°C.
Can I use this converter for calorimetry data?: Yes, this tool is suitable for converting calorimetry measurements from calorie-based units to SI joules.
Why is it important to convert from calorie (th) to joule?: Converting to joules ensures compatibility with modern materials data and facilitates accurate thermal design and engineering calculations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/gram/°C: A specific heat capacity unit indicating heat needed to raise 1 gram of substance by 1 degree Celsius, based on the thermochemical calorie.
Joule/gram/°C [J/(g*°C)]: The SI unit measuring energy required to increase the temperature of one gram of material by one degree Celsius.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (th)/gram/°C represent?

Energy to raise 1 gram by 1 kelvin

Heat to raise 1 gram by 1 °C

Amount of heat required to melt ice

What is the conversion rate from calorie (th)/gram/°C to joule/gram/°C?

3.14

4.184

2.718

Why should temperature increments be consistent when converting units?

To avoid errors in thermal calculations

Because °C and K increments are equivalent

To measure mass accurately

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