Why is the conversion factor between kJ/kg/K and kJ/kg/°C equal to one?

Because the size of one kelvin and one degree Celsius are equal, the units measure the same specific heat capacity value numerically, so the conversion factor is 1.

Can this conversion be used for absolute temperature values?

No, this conversion is only valid for specific heat capacity per unit mass and temperature difference, not for converting absolute temperatures between kelvin and degree Celsius.

In which industries is this conversion commonly applied?

This conversion is relevant in HVAC design, chemical and mechanical engineering, thermal energy storage, boiler and heater sizing, and thermal process engineering.

How to Convert from Kilojoule/kilogram/K to Kilojoule/kilogram/°C?

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity units from kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin (kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹) to kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C) with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the usage and applications in HVAC, thermal engineering, and materials science.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts specific heat capacity values between kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin and kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius. Both units represent the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin or one degree Celsius, which are numerically identical but differ by temperature scale naming.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat capacity value in kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin
Select the input unit as kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹ and output unit as kJ/kg/°C
Initiate the conversion to get the equivalent value
Interpret the result knowing the units are numerically identical
Apply the converted values in your thermal or engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity units between kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹ and kJ/kg/°C seamlessly
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Helps with thermal calculations in engineering and HVAC
Supports thermodynamic and heat transfer analyses
Useful for sizing boilers, heaters, and thermal storage

Examples

Convert 5 kJ/kg/K to 5 kJ/kg/°C
Convert 10 kJ/kg/K to 10 kJ/kg/°C

Common Use Cases

Calculating energy required to heat water and fluids in heating systems
Sizing heat exchangers and estimating HVAC heating or cooling loads
Performing thermal balance in chemical and mechanical engineering designs
Comparing materials’ specific heat capacities for thermal storage
Thermodynamic and heat transfer calculations in industrial applications

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that the numerical values are the same for both units because of identical temperature intervals
Ensure the temperature changes are interpreted correctly—differentiating between absolute temperatures and temperature differences
Use the appropriate temperature scale in your engineering context for clarity
Apply conversions carefully in thermodynamic and HVAC context for accurate energy calculations

Limitations

No numerical adjustment is needed due to equal unit sizes of kelvin and degree Celsius
Conversion applies only to specific heat capacity per unit mass and temperature difference, not to absolute temperatures
Proper interpretation of temperature scales in scientific calculations remains essential

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the conversion factor between kJ/kg/K and kJ/kg/°C equal to one?: Because the size of one kelvin and one degree Celsius are equal, the units measure the same specific heat capacity value numerically, so the conversion factor is 1.
Can this conversion be used for absolute temperature values?: No, this conversion is only valid for specific heat capacity per unit mass and temperature difference, not for converting absolute temperatures between kelvin and degree Celsius.
In which industries is this conversion commonly applied?: This conversion is relevant in HVAC design, chemical and mechanical engineering, thermal energy storage, boiler and heater sizing, and thermal process engineering.

Key Terminology

Kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin (kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹): A unit of specific heat capacity defining the amount of energy in kilojoules needed to raise one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin.
Kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C): A specific heat capacity unit describing heat energy required to increase the temperature of one kilogram of a material by one degree Celsius, numerically identical to kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹.
Specific heat capacity: The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one unit of temperature.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin measure?

Temperature of a substance

Specific heat capacity

Mass of a substance

How does kilojoule per kilogram per kelvin (kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹) relate numerically to kilojoule per kilogram per degree Celsius (kJ/kg/°C)?

They differ by a constant factor

They are numerically identical

Values in kJ/kg/°C are twice those in kJ·kg⁻¹·K⁻¹

For which type of calculations is converting kJ/kg/K to kJ/kg/°C most useful?

Thermodynamics and HVAC energy calculations

Absolute temperature recording

Measuring pressure changes

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