Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to calorie (IT)/gram/°C?

Converting enables compatibility with older literature and experimental data expressed in calories per gram and degrees Celsius.

Are kelvin and degree Celsius interchangeable in this conversion?

Yes, because specific heat capacity depends on temperature interval size, and one kelvin equals one degree Celsius.

Can I use this conversion for all thermal engineering calculations?

It is suitable for cases relying on calorie-based units but care is needed when mixing unit systems to maintain accuracy.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to Calorie (IT)/gram/°C

Easily convert specific heat capacity units from kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin to calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius with this online unit converter.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This unit conversion tool helps transform specific heat capacity values expressed in kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin into calorie (IT) per gram per degree Celsius, enabling compatibility with older scientific data and various engineering applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K as the from-unit.
Choose calorie (IT)/gram/°C as the to-unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent value.

Key Features

Converts thermal capacity units between kcal(IT)/kg·K and cal(IT)/g·°C.
Supports use in food thermal process design, HVAC, chemical engineering, and calorimetry.
Browser-based and simple to use for quick and accurate unit conversions.
Maintains unit consistency for scientific calculations involving calories based on the International Table definition.

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K equals 2 calorie (IT)/gram/°C.
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K equals 0.5 calorie (IT)/gram/°C.

Common Use Cases

Thermal design for food heating, cooling, and pasteurization using legacy data.
HVAC and building thermal load calculations in regions with calorie-based units.
Chemical and process engineering tasks using International Table calorie property data.
Laboratory calorimetry experiments measuring heat capacity in calorie units.
Referencing older chemistry and thermodynamics literature with calorie-specific heat values.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit consistency when mixing SI and calorie-based measurements.
Use the tool to ensure legacy data compatibility and accurate conversions.
Remember that 1 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K equals 1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C in specific heat capacity terms.
Consider temperature scale equivalence for specific heat when interpreting results.

Limitations

Relies on the approximate International Table calorie definition (1 cal_IT ≈ 4.186 J).
Assumes equivalency of kelvin and degree Celsius intervals for specific heat capacity.
Caution needed when converting within workflows mixing SI and calorie-based units to avoid errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to calorie (IT)/gram/°C?: Converting enables compatibility with older literature and experimental data expressed in calories per gram and degrees Celsius.
Are kelvin and degree Celsius interchangeable in this conversion?: Yes, because specific heat capacity depends on temperature interval size, and one kelvin equals one degree Celsius.
Can I use this conversion for all thermal engineering calculations?: It is suitable for cases relying on calorie-based units but care is needed when mixing unit systems to maintain accuracy.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K: A unit expressing heat energy per kilogram per kelvin based on the International Table calorie, equal to 4186.8 joules/kg·K.
Calorie (IT)/gram/°C: A unit of specific heat capacity representing heat per gram per degree Celsius using the International Table calorie.
Specific Heat Capacity: The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one unit of temperature.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K equal in calorie (IT)/gram/°C?

0.1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C

1 calorie (IT)/gram/°C

10 calorie (IT)/gram/°C

Which temperature units are involved in this specific heat capacity conversion?

Kelvin and degree Fahrenheit

Kelvin and degree Celsius

Degree Celsius and degree Fahrenheit

Why is this conversion useful in food science and engineering?

To convert calories to joules precisely

To use older calorie-based thermal data accurately

Because kelvin and Celsius are different for heat calculations

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