What is calorie (th)/gram/°C used for?

It measures the specific heat capacity, representing the heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, often used in laboratory calorimetry and legacy data.

Why convert calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/K?

Converting to kilojoule/kilogram/K aligns data with modern SI units used in thermodynamics and engineering, facilitating standardization and accurate energy calculations.

Does the conversion factor change for different substances?

No, the conversion factor of 4.184 is constant because it is based on unit definitions, not material properties.

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Easily convert specific heat capacity values from calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/K using our online unit converter for accurate thermodynamic and engineering calculations.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates specific heat capacity measurements from calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/K. It facilitates the transition from older calorie-based units to SI units commonly used in thermodynamics, engineering, and scientific research.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/gram/°C you wish to convert
Select calorie (th)/gram/°C as the input unit and kilojoule/kilogram/K as the output unit
Initiate the conversion to obtain the result in kilojoule/kilogram/K
Use the converted value for your thermodynamic or engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity values between calorie (th)/gram/°C and kilojoule/kilogram/K
Uses a standardized conversion factor aligned with thermochemical calorie definitions
Supports legacy data conversion for chemistry, physics, and engineering applications
Accessible as a browser-based, easy-to-use online tool

Examples

Convert 2 cal (th)/g/°C: 2 × 4.184 = 8.368 kJ/kg/K
Convert 0.5 cal (th)/g/°C: 0.5 × 4.184 = 2.092 kJ/kg/K

Common Use Cases

Calorimetry experiments in chemistry and physics for measuring specific heat
Converting historical or material data from calorie-based units to SI units
Performing thermal property calculations in food science and engineering
Designing boilers, heaters, or hot-water systems with precise energy calculations
Comparing mass-specific heat capacities in materials for thermal storage and heat analysis
Conducting thermodynamic and HVAC system calculations

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are correctly selected before conversion to maintain accuracy
Use the tool to update legacy data for compatibility with modern SI-based calculations
Remember the temperature difference equivalence of 1 °C to 1 K when interpreting results
Cross-check converted values when used in precise engineering or scientific contexts

Limitations

The conversion assumes a temperature increment equivalence between °C and K, not applicable to absolute temperatures
Calorie-based units are less common today and might require careful analysis for technical accuracy
Energy-intensive calculations might be affected by rounding; use precise constants whenever needed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is calorie (th)/gram/°C used for?: It measures the specific heat capacity, representing the heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, often used in laboratory calorimetry and legacy data.
Why convert calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/K?: Converting to kilojoule/kilogram/K aligns data with modern SI units used in thermodynamics and engineering, facilitating standardization and accurate energy calculations.
Does the conversion factor change for different substances?: No, the conversion factor of 4.184 is constant because it is based on unit definitions, not material properties.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity equal to the heat needed to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C, based on the thermochemical calorie definition.
Kilojoule/kilogram/K: An SI unit measuring specific heat capacity, indicating the kilojoules of energy required to raise 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 kelvin.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy per unit mass required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius or one kelvin.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Energy to raise 1 kg of substance by 1 K

Heat to raise 1 gram of substance by 1 °C

Temperature increase of 1 K per gram

What is the conversion factor from calorie (th)/gram/°C to kilojoule/kilogram/K?

1 cal (th)/g/°C = 0.238 kJ/kg/K

1 cal (th)/g/°C = 4.184 kJ/kg/K

1 cal (th)/g/°C = 1 kJ/kg/K

Why is the conversion of 1 °C temperature change equivalent to 1 K in this context?

Because °C and K scales have a different size

Because temperature increments of 1 °C equal increments of 1 K

Because they measure different physical quantities

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