Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K to joule/kg/K?

Conversion to joule/kg/K standardizes specific heat capacity values into SI units, ensuring compatibility with modern engineering calculations and designs.

What is the conversion rate between these units?

1 kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin equals 4186.8 joule per kilogram per kelvin.

Can this converter be used for all materials at any temperature?

The conversion assumes uniform specific heat across temperatures, which may not be accurate for all materials or temperature ranges.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]?

Convert specific heat capacity values from kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin to joule per kilogram per kelvin using an online unit converter tool. Understand the uses, features, and steps to perform accurate conversions for engineering and thermal process design.

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)] Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K	Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)] Conversion Table
Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K	Joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)]

Explore More Specific Heat Capacity Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin to joule per kilogram per kelvin, enabling users to work with standardized SI units. It supports thermal engineering, process design, HVAC load calculations, and other applications requiring precise energy unit conversions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K
Select kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K as the input unit
Choose joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)] as the output unit
Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in joules
Use the result for thermodynamic and engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity from kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K to joule/kg/K
Uses the exact conversion rate of 1 kcal(IT)/kg/K = 4186.8 J/kg/K
Supports thermal, chemical, and HVAC engineering applications
Browser-based and easy to use with quick calculations
Standardizes older calorie-based data into SI units

Examples

2 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K converts to 8373.6 joule/kilogram/K
0.5 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K converts to 2093.4 joule/kilogram/K

Common Use Cases

Thermal process design for food heating, cooling, and pasteurization
HVAC and building thermal load modeling based on legacy calorie data
Chemical and process engineering using steam tables with calorie units
Material thermal property analysis in engineering simulations

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the uniformity of specific heat capacity over your temperature range
Confirm you are using the International Table calorie definition for accuracy
Use converted SI units for consistency in modern engineering designs
Cross-check values when using legacy thermal data

Limitations

Conversion accuracy may be affected by rounding and historical definitions
Differences between calorie definitions can cause conversion errors
Assumes a constant specific heat capacity value across temperatures

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K to joule/kg/K?: Conversion to joule/kg/K standardizes specific heat capacity values into SI units, ensuring compatibility with modern engineering calculations and designs.
What is the conversion rate between these units?: 1 kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin equals 4186.8 joule per kilogram per kelvin.
Can this converter be used for all materials at any temperature?: The conversion assumes uniform specific heat across temperatures, which may not be accurate for all materials or temperature ranges.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K: A specific heat capacity unit expressing heat energy in International Table kilocalories required to raise one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin.
Joule per kilogram per kelvin [J/(kg*K)]: The SI unit of specific heat capacity quantifying the thermal energy needed to raise one kilogram of material by one kelvin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K equal in joules?

1000 joules

4186.8 joules

2500 joules

Which unit is the SI standard for specific heat capacity?

Kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K

Joule per kilogram per kelvin

Calorie per gram per Celsius

Why is converting calorie-based units to joules important?

To save computation time

For consistency in engineering and thermodynamics

Because joules are larger units

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Flow Mass Units Converter Online Radiation Activity Units Converter Online Density Units Converter Online Energy Units Converter Online Torque Units Converter