What is the difference between kilocalorie (IT) and kilocalorie (th)?

Kilocalorie (IT) is based on the International Table calorie standard equal to 4186.8 joules per kilogram per kelvin, while kilocalorie (th) uses the thermochemical calorie standard equal to 4184 joules per kilogram per kelvin.

Why should I convert between these two units?

Converting ensures compatibility and accuracy when using engineering data, calculations, or regulations that reference different calorie standards for specific heat capacity.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K

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This tool is specifically designed for converting from kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K in specific heat capacity applications.

Easily convert specific heat capacity values from kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin to kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per kelvin using this precise unit converter tool designed for thermal and engineering applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert specific heat capacity units from kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K. Both units represent the energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin but belong to different calorie standards used in various engineering and scientific contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K that you want to convert
Select the source unit (kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K) and the target unit (kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K)
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K
Use the converted value for accurate thermal energy calculations

Key Features

Converts between International Table and thermochemical calorie based units for specific heat capacity
Provides precise unit translation for thermal process design and HVAC calculations
Browser-based with an easy-to-use interface requiring only input values and unit selections
Supports applications in food processing, chemical engineering, and thermal system design

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K equals approximately 5.00334608 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K
10 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K converts to about 10.006692161 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K

Common Use Cases

Thermal process design in food heating, cooling, and pasteurization based on older or legacy data
Conducting HVAC heating and cooling load calculations in regions or systems using calorie-based units
Performing chemical and process engineering calculations with steam table data expressed in International Table calories
Sizing thermal systems and characterizing thermal storage materials in engineering projects

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent unit usage across your calculations to prevent cumulative errors
Use this converter to maintain compatibility when working with different calorie standards
Apply converted units carefully in high-precision thermal and engineering computations
Verify inputs and outputs especially when dealing with sensitive regulated environments

Limitations

The difference between these units is very small but may affect calculations requiring high precision
Users should be mindful of the distinction to avoid errors in scientifically or industrially critical contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between kilocalorie (IT) and kilocalorie (th)?: Kilocalorie (IT) is based on the International Table calorie standard equal to 4186.8 joules per kilogram per kelvin, while kilocalorie (th) uses the thermochemical calorie standard equal to 4184 joules per kilogram per kelvin.
Why should I convert between these two units?: Converting ensures compatibility and accuracy when using engineering data, calculations, or regulations that reference different calorie standards for specific heat capacity.
Can I use this tool for other unit conversions?: This tool is specifically designed for converting from kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K in specific heat capacity applications.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K: A specific heat capacity unit based on the International Table calorie standard representing the heat energy needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin.
Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K: A specific heat capacity unit using the thermochemical calorie standard indicating the energy necessary to raise one kilogram of a material by one kelvin.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one kelvin.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K measure?

Energy required to raise temperature per kilogram in thermochemical calories

Heat energy in International Table calories needed to raise temperature of one kilogram by one kelvin

Thermal conductivity per kilogram per kelvin

Why is converting between kilocalorie (IT) and kilocalorie (th) important?

To adjust for vastly different measurement units unrelated to heat capacity

To ensure accuracy and compatibility between calorie standards in thermal calculations

To convert between mass and energy units

Which field commonly uses kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K unit?

Chemistry focusing on molecular weights

HVAC load calculations and food thermal process design using older engineering data

Electrical engineering power measurements

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