Why is the conversion factor based on energy units rather than temperature?

Because Celsius and Kelvin increments are identical, the conversion focuses on converting the energy units, specifically from joules to thermochemical kilocalories.

Can this converter be used for all substances?

It assumes a uniform specific heat capacity over the temperature range, so it is best used when that condition applies.

What industries commonly use this conversion?

HVAC design, thermal engineering, materials science, thermal energy storage, and food processing industries frequently use this conversion.

Convert Joule/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K

Use our online converter to transform specific heat capacity values from joule per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) to kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal (th)/kg/K). Perfect for thermal engineering and food processing calculations.

Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)]

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

Joule/kilogram/°C [J/(kg*°C)]	Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K

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

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts specific heat capacity measurements from joule per kilogram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin. It helps professionals express thermal energy requirements in the most suitable unit for their projects across different industries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in joule per kilogram per degree Celsius [J/(kg·°C)].
Select the target unit as kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin [kcal (th)/kg/K].
Click convert to get the equivalent value in the new unit.

Key Features

Supports conversion between J/(kg·°C) and kcal (th)/kg/K for specific heat capacity.
Based on precise thermochemical kilocalorie definition (1 kcal (th) = 4184 J).
Ideal for HVAC design, thermal energy storage, and food processing calculations.

Examples

1000 J/(kg·°C) converts to 0.2390057 kcal (th)/kg/K.
500 J/(kg·°C) converts to 0.11950285 kcal (th)/kg/K.

Common Use Cases

Sizing HVAC and thermal systems by calculating heat needed for air and water temperature changes.
Material thermal analysis for predicting temperature rise in metals and engine parts.
Estimating energy for heating or cooling in food processing and thermal energy storage.
Designing heat exchangers and characterizing thermal storage materials in engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure values are within the expected temperature range for consistent specific heat capacity.
Use this conversion when working with thermal engineering and food processing units for clarity.
Remember that the conversion is energy unit based, so temperature increments are treated equivalently.

Limitations

Conversion assumes specific heat capacity remains uniform over the considered temperature range.
Relies on the thermochemical kilocalorie definition (1 kcal (th) = 4184 J).
Conversion does not adjust for temperature unit differences since Celsius and Kelvin increments are identical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the conversion factor based on energy units rather than temperature?: Because Celsius and Kelvin increments are identical, the conversion focuses on converting the energy units, specifically from joules to thermochemical kilocalories.
Can this converter be used for all substances?: It assumes a uniform specific heat capacity over the temperature range, so it is best used when that condition applies.
What industries commonly use this conversion?: HVAC design, thermal engineering, materials science, thermal energy storage, and food processing industries frequently use this conversion.

Key Terminology

Joule per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)): SI-derived unit representing heat energy required to raise one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin (kcal (th)/kg/K): Unit measuring thermal energy in thermochemical kilocalories needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius or one kelvin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 J/(kg·°C) convert to in kilocalorie (th)/kg/K?

0.0002390057

0.002390057

0.02390057

Why do temperature units not require adjustment in this conversion?

Celsius and Kelvin increments are identical

They measure different temperature scales

Conversion factor accounts for temperature

Which industry is NOT explicitly mentioned as a use case for this conversion?

Thermal engineering

Food processing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

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