Why is kilojoule per kilogram per °C numerically equal to kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin?

Because the size of one degree Celsius is the same as one kelvin, making kJ/kg/°C numerically the same as kJ/(kg·K).

What industries commonly use this specific heat capacity conversion?

Chemical and mechanical engineering, HVAC design, food processing, cooking, and thermal storage characterization commonly use this conversion.

What should I be cautious about when using thermochemical kilocalorie values?

Thermochemical kilocalorie values can differ slightly from other calorie definitions, so it is important to use consistent calorie standards.

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

Easily convert specific heat capacity values from kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius to thermochemical kilocalorie per kilogram per kelvin with this online converter tool.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius to thermochemical kilocalorie per kilogram per kelvin, facilitating energy calculations across engineering and food processing applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius
Select the source unit (kJ/kg/°C) and target unit (kcal(th)/kg/K)
Start the conversion to get the equivalent value in kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity units used in engineering and food industries
Uses accurate conversion factor between kJ/kg/°C and kcal(th)/kg/K
Supports practical energy calculations for thermal systems and processes

Examples

Convert 5 kJ/kg/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kg/K: 5 × 0.2390057361 = 1.19502868 kcal(th)/kg/K
Convert 10 kJ/kg/°C to kilocalorie (th)/kg/K: 10 × 0.2390057361 = 2.390057361 kcal(th)/kg/K

Common Use Cases

Calculating energy requirements to heat or cool fluids in HVAC and industrial systems
Performing thermal balance and process heat calculations in engineering designs
Estimating energy needs in food processing and cooking industries

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of thermochemical kilocalorie definition for reliable results
Use the precise conversion factor provided for accurate estimations
Verify the equivalence assumption between degree Celsius and kelvin increments

Limitations

Assumes degree Celsius and kelvin increments are equivalent
Thermochemical kilocalorie differs slightly from other calorie types; maintain consistent calorie standards
Accuracy relies on conversion factor correctness and rounding in calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is kilojoule per kilogram per °C numerically equal to kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin?: Because the size of one degree Celsius is the same as one kelvin, making kJ/kg/°C numerically the same as kJ/(kg·K).
What industries commonly use this specific heat capacity conversion?: Chemical and mechanical engineering, HVAC design, food processing, cooking, and thermal storage characterization commonly use this conversion.
What should I be cautious about when using thermochemical kilocalorie values?: Thermochemical kilocalorie values can differ slightly from other calorie definitions, so it is important to use consistent calorie standards.

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 or kelvin.
Kilocalorie (thermochemical): A unit of heat energy used in thermochemical calculations equal to 4184 joules per kilogram per kelvin.
Conversion Factor: A numerical value used to convert between units—in this case, 1 kJ/kg/°C equals 0.2390057361 kcal(th)/kg/K.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does kilojoule/kilogram/°C measure?

Thermal conductivity

Specific heat capacity

Density

Which unit is equivalent in size to 1°C for this conversion?

degree Fahrenheit

kelvin

rankine

Why use thermochemical kilocalorie in conversions?

To measure pressure

To align with industry energy units in cooking and processing

To calculate volume

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