What does joule per kilogram per kelvin measure?

It measures specific heat capacity, representing the heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin or one degree Celsius.

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

To interpret specific heat data in traditional calorie-based units commonly used in chemistry, food science, and legacy thermodynamic data.

Is 1 K the same as 1 °C in this conversion?

Yes, for specific heat capacity, a 1 kelvin temperature change is equivalent to a 1 degree Celsius increment.

How to Convert from Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)] to Calorie (th)/gram/°C?

Convert specific heat capacity values from joule per kilogram per kelvin to thermochemical calorie per gram per degree Celsius with this easy-to-use online tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity values expressed in joule per kilogram per kelvin (J/(kg*K)) into thermochemical calorie per gram per degree Celsius (cal (th)/g/°C). It helps interpret and compare thermal property data between SI and calorie-based units commonly used in scientific and engineering applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in joule per kilogram per kelvin.
Select the input unit as J/(kg*K) and the output unit as cal (th)/g/°C.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in the desired unit.
Review example conversions to understand the calculation.
Use the converted data for further analysis or reporting.

Key Features

Supports conversions between J/(kg*K) and cal (th)/g/°C units.
Based on the exact thermochemical calorie definition.
Simple interface for quick and accurate unit conversion.
Includes typical use cases relevant to thermodynamics and material science.
Provides example calculations for user guidance.

Examples

1000 J/(kg*K) converts to 0.2390057 calorie (th)/gram/°C.
500 J/(kg*K) converts to 0.11950285 calorie (th)/gram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Calculating thermal energy requirements in heating or cooling processes such as boilers and storage tanks.
Analyzing HVAC systems and thermal management in buildings, vehicles, and electronics.
Conducting calorimetry experiments in chemistry or physics laboratories.
Converting legacy thermodynamic data in calorie-based units for food science and engineering.
Modeling material thermal properties in simulations involving metals, polymers, or soils.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm that the calorie definition used is the thermochemical calorie to avoid conversion discrepancies.
Remember that 1 K temperature change is equivalent to 1 °C increment for specific heat capacity purposes.
Distinguish between calorie variants when interpreting or reporting thermal data.
Use consistent units throughout your calculations to prevent errors.
Refer to example conversions to validate your inputs and results.

Limitations

The conversion assumes the thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules; other calorie definitions may cause variance.
Temperature equivalence of 1 K = 1 °C applies only to specific heat capacity and not to absolute temperature calculations.
Using calorie-based units might lead to confusion if mixed with alternative calorie standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does joule per kilogram per kelvin measure?: It measures specific heat capacity, representing the heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin or one degree Celsius.
Why convert from joule/kilogram/K to calorie (th)/gram/°C?: To interpret specific heat data in traditional calorie-based units commonly used in chemistry, food science, and legacy thermodynamic data.
Is 1 K the same as 1 °C in this conversion?: Yes, for specific heat capacity, a 1 kelvin temperature change is equivalent to a 1 degree Celsius increment.

Key Terminology

Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]: An SI unit of specific heat capacity representing heat required to raise 1 kg of a substance by 1 kelvin.
Calorie (th)/gram/°C: The thermochemical calorie per gram per degree Celsius unit measuring the heat needed to raise 1 gram by 1 °C.
Specific Heat Capacity: A material property quantifying the amount of heat needed to change the temperature of a unit mass by one degree.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit joule/kilogram/K used to measure?

Thermal conductivity

Specific heat capacity

Heat flux

Which calorie definition does this converter use?

International calorie

Thermochemical calorie

Dietary calorie

What is the equivalent of 1 K temperature change in degrees Celsius for this conversion?

0.5 °C

1 °C

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