Why convert from kilojoule/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?

Converting between these units helps translate thermal energy data to formats used in certain engineering handbooks and older calorimetry datasets that rely on kilocalorie (IT) units.

What is the conversion factor between kilojoule/kg/°C and kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?

The conversion factor is 1 kilojoule/kg/°C equals 0.2388458966 kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C.

Are there different types of kilocalories affecting this conversion?

Yes, this conversion uses the International Table kilocalorie (IT). Other kilocalorie definitions like the thermochemical calorie vary slightly and are not covered here.

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

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C) to kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal (IT)/kg/°C) for thermal engineering and related fields.

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Kilojoule/kilogram/°C to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C Conversion Table

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

This unit converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from kilojoules per kilogram per degree Celsius into kilocalories (International Table) per kilogram per degree Celsius. It enables professionals to translate thermal energy data between SI units and kcal-based units commonly found in older engineering literature and industry datasets.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilojoules per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C)
Select kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C as the target unit
Apply the given conversion factor to calculate the equivalent value
Review the converted value for use in heating, cooling, or thermal analysis calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity values from kJ/kg/°C to kcal (IT)/kg/°C using a direct conversion factor
Supports applications in thermal engineering, HVAC design, chemical and mechanical engineering
Facilitates interoperability between modern SI units and legacy kcal-based data
Provides clear examples illustrating the conversion process

Examples

5 kJ/kg/°C converts to 1.194229483 kcal (IT)/kg/°C by multiplying 5 by the conversion factor
10 kJ/kg/°C equals 2.388458966 kcal (IT)/kg/°C calculated similarly using the conversion factor

Common Use Cases

Calculating the amount of heat required to warm water or industrial fluids for thermal systems
Determining heating and cooling loads in HVAC and thermal storage designs
Consulting older engineering handbooks and legacy data with kcal (IT)/kg/°C units for heat-transfer calculations
Performing industrial calorimetry and thermal energy storage analyses with kcal-based datasets

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure compatibility of unit definitions, specifically using the International Table kilocalorie (IT)
Be consistent with unit selection throughout thermal calculations to minimize errors
Understand that specific heat capacity may vary with temperature and conversion assumes uniform values
Use this conversion for bridging data between modern SI units and legacy thermal engineering sources

Limitations

Conversion assumes use of International Table kilocalorie; other kilocalorie definitions differ slightly
Does not account for temperature-dependent variations in specific heat capacity values
Requires careful unit consistency in complex calculations to avoid mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from kilojoule/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?: Converting between these units helps translate thermal energy data to formats used in certain engineering handbooks and older calorimetry datasets that rely on kilocalorie (IT) units.
What is the conversion factor between kilojoule/kg/°C and kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?: The conversion factor is 1 kilojoule/kg/°C equals 0.2388458966 kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C.
Are there different types of kilocalories affecting this conversion?: Yes, this conversion uses the International Table kilocalorie (IT). Other kilocalorie definitions like the thermochemical calorie vary slightly and are not covered here.

Key Terminology

Kilojoule/kilogram/°C: A specific heat capacity unit that quantifies the kilojoules of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C: Specific heat capacity expressed in kilocalories (International Table) required to raise one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit kilojoule/kilogram/°C measure?

The temperature of a substance

The specific heat capacity of a substance

The volume of a substance

What is the conversion factor from kilojoule/kg/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/kg/°C?

0.5

0.2388458966

1.5

Which field commonly uses this unit conversion tool?

Thermal engineering and HVAC design

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