What does joule per kilogram per degree Celsius measure?

It measures specific heat capacity, indicating the heat energy needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Why convert from joule/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?

Conversion enables compatibility with older engineering data and thermal calculations using kcal (IT) units.

Are there multiple definitions of kilocalorie to consider?

Yes, the kilocalorie (IT) is one definition that differs from thermochemical or other kcal forms, so unit consistency is important.

Convert Joule/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Specific Heat Capacity

Online tool for converting specific heat capacity values from joule per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) to kilocalorie (International Table) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal (IT)/kg/°C). Useful for HVAC, thermal system sizing, and engineering applications involving different unit systems.

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Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)] to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table

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Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)] to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table
Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)]	Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes specific heat capacity values expressed in joule per kilogram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius. It helps users translate between SI units and kcal-based units commonly used in older engineering resources and thermal calculations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in joule per kilogram per degree Celsius
Select the from unit as J/(kg·°C) and the to unit as kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C
Click the convert button to get the equivalent kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C value

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity from J/(kg·°C) to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C
Supports engineering and HVAC applications
Fits thermal energy storage and material thermal analyses
Browser-based, easy to use without installation

Examples

100 J/(kg·°C) equals about 0.02388459 kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C
5000 J/(kg·°C) converts to approximately 1.1942295 kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C

Common Use Cases

Sizing HVAC and thermal systems using kcal-based data
Consulting engineering handbooks listing specific heats in kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C
Performing industrial calorimetry and thermal-storage calculations with kcal units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent units are used throughout all calculations to avoid errors
Check if legacy data uses the International Table kcal definition for compatibility
Use this converter to interface between SI units and older kcal-based literature

Limitations

The kilocalorie (IT) differs from thermochemical or other kcal definitions, so verify unit consistency
Conversion applies strictly to specific heat capacity per kilogram per degree Celsius only
Does not account for specific heat capacity changes with temperature variations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does joule per kilogram per degree Celsius measure?: It measures specific heat capacity, indicating the heat energy needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Why convert from joule/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?: Conversion enables compatibility with older engineering data and thermal calculations using kcal (IT) units.
Are there multiple definitions of kilocalorie to consider?: Yes, the kilocalorie (IT) is one definition that differs from thermochemical or other kcal forms, so unit consistency is important.

Key Terminology

Specific Heat Capacity: Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Joule per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)): SI-derived unit measuring specific heat capacity, numerically equal to J/(kg·K).
Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C: A specific heat capacity unit in kilocalories based on the International Table, used in some thermal engineering contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit J/(kg·°C) represent?

Heat energy capacity per volume

Specific heat capacity

Thermal conductivity

Why is converting to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C useful?

To measure electrical resistance

To work with legacy thermal engineering data

To calculate fluid pressure

What limitation should be considered when using kilocalorie (IT) units?

They can vary with fluid velocity

They differ from other kilocalorie definitions

They apply to pressure units only

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