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

It is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, based on the thermochemical calorie definition.

Why is the conversion rate between these units equal to 1?

Because 1 calorie (th)/gram/°C equals 1 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C numerically due to the definition linking calories to joules and the mass scale difference.

In which fields is this conversion commonly applied?

It is used in laboratory calorimetry, food processing, soil science, and thermal engineering where traditional calorie units persist.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?

Convert specific heat capacity values from calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C easily with this unit converter. Understand the definitions, use cases, and limitations of these thermochemical units.

Calorie (th)/gram/°C

Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table

Calorie (th)/gram/°C	Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Calorie (th)/gram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table
Calorie (th)/gram/°C	Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C

Explore More Specific Heat Capacity Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables you to translate specific heat capacity values measured in calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C for various scientific and engineering applications. It assists in standardizing thermal data across different unit scales involving the thermochemical calorie and kilocalorie.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in calorie (th)/gram/°C.
Select calorie (th)/gram/°C as the input unit and kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C.
Use the results to compare or standardize thermal data across different scales.

Key Features

Browser-based tool for convenient conversion without installation
Supports specific heat capacity conversion between calorie (th)/gram/°C and kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C
Facilitates handling of legacy and modern thermal unit data
Helps in food science, thermal engineering, and laboratory applications
Maintains equivalence based on thermochemical calorie definitions

Examples

5 cal_th/g/°C converts to 5 kcal_th/kg/°C
0.75 cal_th/g/°C converts to 0.75 kcal_th/kg/°C

Common Use Cases

Converting calorimetry data from chemistry and physics experiments
Standardizing thermal property data in food science and bulk material calculations
Updating historical specific heat capacity data for compatibility with modern SI-based simulations
Analyzing thermal properties of soils and materials in engineering contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the mass scale difference when applying these units in calculations
Remember that 1 °C temperature change is equivalent to 1 K in these conversions
Use the converter to unify datasets from different historical or modern sources
Be cautious with legacy data that may not align exactly with current SI standards

Limitations

Despite numerical equivalence, calorie and kilocalorie units differ by the mass reference (gram vs. kilogram)
The temperature increment assumption applies only to intervals, not absolute temperatures
Legacy calorie data may have variations incompatible with some modern definitions
Careful consideration needed when converting old thermochemical data to ensure accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 calorie (th)/gram/°C represent?: It is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, based on the thermochemical calorie definition.
Why is the conversion rate between these units equal to 1?: Because 1 calorie (th)/gram/°C equals 1 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C numerically due to the definition linking calories to joules and the mass scale difference.
In which fields is this conversion commonly applied?: It is used in laboratory calorimetry, food processing, soil science, and thermal engineering where traditional calorie units persist.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity representing heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, based on the thermochemical calorie.
Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: Specific heat capacity unit expressing heat required to raise 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 °C measured in thermochemical kilocalories.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by 1 °C.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Amount of heat per kilogram per degree Celsius

Amount of heat per gram per degree Celsius

Amount of heat per liter per degree Celsius

What is the numerical conversion factor between calorie (th)/gram/°C and kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?

0.001

1000

Which temperature change equivalence is assumed in this conversion?

1 °C equals 1 K

1 °C equals 0.5 K

1 °C equals 2 K

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Flow Mass Units Converter Online Radiation Activity Units Converter Online Density Units Converter Online Energy Units Converter Online Torque Units Converter