What does kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C measure?

It measures the amount of heat in kilocalories (International Table) required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 °C.

Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C to calorie (th)/g/°C?

This conversion enables the use of legacy data and thermochemical analyses requiring compatible units for specific heat capacity.

Can this conversion be used for all temperature ranges?

The conversion assumes linear temperature increments and may not be accurate for temperature-dependent specific heat behaviors.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C to Calorie (th)/gram/°C?

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius to calorie (th) per gram per degree Celsius using this online unit converter. Understand the applications, benefits, and limitations of this conversion.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C to Calorie (th)/gram/°C Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from kilocalorie (International Table) per kilogram per degree Celsius to thermochemical calorie per gram per degree Celsius. It helps users translate legacy thermal engineering and laboratory data between these two heat capacity units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C as the source unit.
Choose calorie (th)/gram/°C as the target unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent value in calorie (th)/g/°C.

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity units from kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C to calorie (th)/g/°C accurately.
Supports thermal engineering, laboratory calorimetry, and food science applications.
Quick and browser-based tool with easy input for conversion.
Preserves legacy unit compatibility between kcal (IT) and cal (th) systems.

Examples

1 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C equals 1.0006692161 calorie (th)/gram/°C.
5 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C converts to 5.0033460805 calorie (th)/gram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Sizing heating and cooling loads for HVAC and thermal systems using kcal-based data.
Consulting engineering handbooks or older data tables listing specific heats in kcal (IT)/kg/°C.
Performing industrial calorimetry and thermal storage calculations with kcal (IT) units.
Conducting calorimetry experiments in chemistry and physics labs with cal (th)/g/°C units.
Reporting or converting thermodynamic tables with calorie-based specific heat units.
Calculating thermal properties in food science and materials engineering contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure precise input values to maintain conversion accuracy due to slight unit differences.
Use the tool for legacy data compatibility in engineering and laboratory analyses.
Be aware that conversion assumes linear temperature increments and may not suit complex temperature-dependent specific heat changes.
Double-check output values when using the results for detailed thermal design or scientific reporting.

Limitations

Small numeric differences arise from distinct definitions between calorie units requiring precise conversion.
Assumes a linear relationship of temperature change and may not capture complex heat capacity variability.
Legacy calorie units may lack full consistency with modern SI joule-based measurements, necessitating additional conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C measure?: It measures the amount of heat in kilocalories (International Table) required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 °C.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C to calorie (th)/g/°C?: This conversion enables the use of legacy data and thermochemical analyses requiring compatible units for specific heat capacity.
Can this conversion be used for all temperature ranges?: The conversion assumes linear temperature increments and may not be accurate for temperature-dependent specific heat behaviors.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C: A specific heat capacity unit denoting kilocalories (International Table) needed to raise 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 °C.
Calorie (th)/gram/°C: The thermochemical calorie representing heat to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1 °C.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C represent?

Heat to raise 1 gram by 1 °C

Heat to raise 1 kilogram by 1 °C

Heat to raise 1 liter by 1 °C

Which field commonly uses calorie (th)/gram/°C?

Mechanical engineering

Chemistry and physics laboratories

Astronomy

What is a limitation of converting these units?

Conversion only works for gaseous substances

Small numerical differences due to unit definitions

Cannot convert historic unit data

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