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

It measures specific heat capacity as the heat needed to raise 1 kg of substance by 1 °C using thermochemical kilocalories.

Why is the conversion between these units not exactly one?

Because thermochemical and International Table calories have slightly different energy contents, the conversion factor slightly differs from unity.

Can I use this conversion for HVAC calculations?

Yes, this conversion is useful in HVAC and building thermal load calculations where legacy calorie units are involved.

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

Easily convert specific heat capacity values from kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius to kilocalorie (International Table) per kilogram per kelvin with this convenient online unit converter.

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Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform specific heat capacity units between kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius and kilocalorie (International Table) per kilogram per kelvin. It helps bridge the gap between two similar but distinct calorie definitions commonly used in thermal and engineering calculations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilocalorie (th) per kilogram per degree Celsius
Select the target unit as kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin
Click convert to obtain the equivalent value
Use the result for thermal process design or engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat from kilocalorie (th)/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/K
Supports legacy and modern thermal property data reconciliation
Browser-based, easy to access and use
Provides precise conversion factors between calorie units
Suitable for food processing, HVAC, and engineering applications

Examples

Convert 5 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: 5 × 0.9993312315 = 4.9966561575 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K
Convert 10 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: 10 × 0.9993312315 = 9.993312315 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

Common Use Cases

Reporting legacy thermal-property data for materials or soils expressed in kilocalories
Estimating heat requirements in food processing calculations involving kcal units
Converting older engineering or lab specific heat values for modern heat-transfer simulations
Thermal design for pasteurization, heating, and cooling processes in food industries
HVAC and building load calculations using calorie-based legacy data
Chemical and process engineering computations with International Table calorie property data

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify which calorie definition your data uses before converting
Use the exact conversion factor provided for precision-sensitive applications
Recognize that temperature differences in °C and K are equivalent for this conversion
Consider the context of your application to select appropriate units
Apply this converter to reconcile discrepancies from legacy and modern data sources

Limitations

The conversion factor is close to but not exactly one, reflecting slight energy differences between calorie types
Precision-sensitive calculations should carefully use the provided exact conversion rate
The units assume temperature difference equivalence between °C and K, which may not hold for all temperature-dependent scenarios

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C measure?: It measures specific heat capacity as the heat needed to raise 1 kg of substance by 1 °C using thermochemical kilocalories.
Why is the conversion between these units not exactly one?: Because thermochemical and International Table calories have slightly different energy contents, the conversion factor slightly differs from unity.
Can I use this conversion for HVAC calculations?: Yes, this conversion is useful in HVAC and building thermal load calculations where legacy calorie units are involved.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C: Specific heat capacity unit using thermochemical kilocalories to raise 1 kg by 1 degree Celsius.
Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K: Specific heat capacity unit using International Table kilocalories to raise 1 kg by 1 kelvin.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree.
Thermochemical Calorie: A calorie unit based on thermochemical measurements, equaling 4184 joules.
International Table Calorie: A calorie variant used in engineering, equal to 4186.8 joules.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K represent?

Heat to raise 1 kg by 1 °C using thermochemical calories

Heat to raise 1 kg by 1 K using International Table calories

Heat energy in joules only

Why use this conversion tool?

To convert metric length units

To reconcile legacy thermal data between different calorie definitions

To measure electrical power

What assumption is made about temperature units in the conversion?

1 °C change equals 1 K change

1 °C equals 10 K

Temperature units are ignored

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