Why is the kilocalorie (thermochemical) used in specific heat capacity measurements?

The thermochemical kilocalorie is used to express heat quantities in older or legacy thermal data and food processing calculations, providing compatibility with historical energy units.

Can I use this converter for all types of calories?

No, this tool specifically converts between kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius and the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal_th) per kilogram per degree Celsius to avoid inaccuracies.

Is the conversion factor always the same?

Yes, for specific heat capacity using a 1 °C temperature interval, 1 kJ/kg/°C equals approximately 0.2390057361 kcal_th/kg/°C.

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

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C) to kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal_th/kg/°C) using this straightforward unit converter.

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

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

This converter facilitates the conversion between kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius and kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius. These are units that measure specific heat capacity — the energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius or Kelvin, respectively.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius.
Choose the target unit as kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C from the conversion options.
Click convert to get the equivalent value in kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius.

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity values between kilojoule/kg/°C and kilocalorie (th)/kg/°C.
Supports translating modern SI-based heat capacity data into legacy thermochemical calorie units.
Easy-to-use, browser-based unit conversion tool for engineering and scientific applications.

Examples

Converting 5 kJ/kg/°C results in 1.19503 kcal_th/kg/°C.
Converting 10 kJ/kg/°C results in 2.39006 kcal_th/kg/°C.

Common Use Cases

Calculating energy needed to heat fluids in HVAC and thermal storage applications.
Converting legacy thermal property specific heat data reported in kilocalories to modern units.
Estimating heat requirements in food processing using traditional calorie units.
Performing thermal design and balance calculations in chemical and mechanical engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check the kcal type to ensure it matches the thermochemical calorie definition to avoid errors.
Use this conversion tool when working with specific heat capacity data involving temperature intervals of 1 °C or 1 K.
Apply conversions carefully when integrating legacy data with modern engineering simulations.

Limitations

Different kilocalorie definitions exist; only the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal_th) is used here.
Conversion assumes that 1 degree Celsius change equals 1 kelvin, which applies only to specific heat capacity measurements.
Using incorrect calorie definitions or temperature intervals may cause conversion inaccuracies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the kilocalorie (thermochemical) used in specific heat capacity measurements?: The thermochemical kilocalorie is used to express heat quantities in older or legacy thermal data and food processing calculations, providing compatibility with historical energy units.
Can I use this converter for all types of calories?: No, this tool specifically converts between kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius and the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal_th) per kilogram per degree Celsius to avoid inaccuracies.
Is the conversion factor always the same?: Yes, for specific heat capacity using a 1 °C temperature interval, 1 kJ/kg/°C equals approximately 0.2390057361 kcal_th/kg/°C.

Key Terminology

Specific Heat Capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C): A unit measuring specific heat capacity in terms of kilojoules needed per kilogram per degree Celsius temperature change.
Kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per degree Celsius (kcal_th/kg/°C): A specific heat capacity unit expressing heat in thermochemical kilocalories required per kilogram per degree Celsius.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius measure?

Thermal conductivity of a material

Specific heat capacity of a substance

Temperature in Kelvin

Which kcal type does this converter use?

International calorie

Thermochemical kilocalorie

Food calorie

What is the approximate conversion rate from kJ/kg/°C to kcal_th/kg/°C?

0.239

4.186

1.000

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