What does joule/kilogram/°C measure?

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

Why convert to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?

To work with legacy data or applications that report specific heat in thermochemical kilocalories.

Are Celsius and Kelvin interchangeable in this conversion?

Yes, because increments of 1 °C and 1 K are equal, the conversion assumes this equivalence.

How to Convert from Joule/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from Joule per kilogram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per degree Celsius using this online converter.

Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)]

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

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Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)] to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change specific heat capacity measurements from the unit joule/kilogram/°C (J/(kg·°C)) to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C. It simplifies interpreting and reporting thermal data between modern SI units and legacy thermochemical units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in joule/kilogram/°C
Select the target unit as kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C
Click the convert button to get the result
Review the converted value for use in your analysis or reporting

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity from J/(kg·°C) to kcal_th/(kg·°C)
Supports applications in HVAC, materials engineering, and food processing
Provides a browser-based, easy-to-use interface
Useful for working with both modern SI and older thermochemical units

Examples

500 J/(kg·°C) converts to 0.1195 kcal_th/(kg·°C)
1000 J/(kg·°C) converts to 0.2390 kcal_th/(kg·°C)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting legacy thermal-property data reported in kilocalories
Calculating heat needed to warm food or organic materials in food processing
Converting older specific heat values for use in modern heat-transfer simulations
Designing HVAC and thermal systems using specific heat capacity information
Performing thermal analysis of engineering materials and components

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the units of your input data before conversion
Use this tool to ensure consistency when comparing data from different sources
Be aware of the thermochemical basis of kilocalorie (th) used here
Remember that Celsius and Kelvin increments are equivalent for this conversion

Limitations

Conversion precision depends on the exact factor and rounding
Kilocalorie (th) differs slightly from other kilocalorie definitions
Applicable where Celsius and Kelvin increments are equivalent
May not be suitable if absolute temperature scales differ significantly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does joule/kilogram/°C measure?: It measures specific heat capacity, indicating the heat energy needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Why convert to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?: To work with legacy data or applications that report specific heat in thermochemical kilocalories.
Are Celsius and Kelvin interchangeable in this conversion?: Yes, because increments of 1 °C and 1 K are equal, the conversion assumes this equivalence.

Key Terminology

Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Joule/kilogram/°C: An SI-derived unit measuring specific heat capacity, indicating energy per kilogram per degree Celsius.
Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: A unit expressing specific heat capacity as thermochemical kilocalories per kilogram per degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit joule/kilogram/°C represent?

Energy per degree Celsius per mole

Specific heat capacity per kilogram per degree Celsius

Temperature difference per unit energy

Why might someone convert from joule/kilogram/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C?

To use modern SI units exclusively

To interpret or report data in legacy thermochemical units

To calculate pressure from heat data

Which industries commonly use this specific heat capacity conversion?

HVAC, materials engineering, and food processing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing only

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