What does pound-force foot/pound/°R measure?

It is an Imperial unit of specific heat capacity expressing the energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound mass of a substance by one degree Rankine.

Why convert to kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K?

This unit is metric calorie-based and commonly used in thermal process, HVAC, and chemical engineering applications for practical and consistent heat capacity data.

Is the conversion exact?

The conversion uses a defined rate but precision depends on unit definitions and requires careful temperature scale handling.

Convert Pound-force foot/pound/°R to Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

Easily convert specific heat capacity values from pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine to kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin using a precise conversion factor.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity measurements from the Imperial unit pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine to the metric kilocalorie (IT) per kilogram per kelvin, supporting engineering and scientific applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-force foot/pound/°R you want to convert
Select the input unit as pound-force foot/pound/°R
Choose the output unit kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K
Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity between Imperial and metric calorie-based units
Based on defined unit relationships and accurate conversion rate
Supports applications in HVAC, power plants, food processing, and more
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Simple user interface for quick data input and conversion

Examples

10 pound-force foot/pound/°R converts to 0.012850675 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K
100 pound-force foot/pound/°R converts to 0.12850675 kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

Common Use Cases

Thermodynamic calculations in power-plant and steam system engineering using Rankine/Fahrenheit units
HVAC and refrigeration system calculations involving US customary and calorie-based units
Food thermal process design such as heating, cooling, and pasteurization involving kcal/kg·K data
Chemical and process engineering utilizing steam tables with International Table calorie units
Engine and combustion modeling working with Imperial unit-based legacy datasets

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the input values are measured in correct units with proper temperature and mass basis
Consider temperature scale differences carefully when interpreting converted results
Use this conversion to bridge legacy Imperial data to modern metric or calorie-based engineering work
Verify unit definitions and conversion rates before performing detailed calculations

Limitations

Conversion accuracy depends on the exact unit definitions and potential rounding
Care is required when converting between temperature scales such as Rankine to kelvin
Input specific heat capacity values must be contextualized properly for meaningful results

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-force foot/pound/°R measure?: It is an Imperial unit of specific heat capacity expressing the energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound mass of a substance by one degree Rankine.
Why convert to kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K?: This unit is metric calorie-based and commonly used in thermal process, HVAC, and chemical engineering applications for practical and consistent heat capacity data.
Is the conversion exact?: The conversion uses a defined rate but precision depends on unit definitions and requires careful temperature scale handling.

Key Terminology

pound-force foot/pound/°R: An Imperial unit of specific heat capacity expressing energy per pound mass per degree Rankine.
kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K: A metric unit of specific heat capacity expressing International Table kilocalories per kilogram per kelvin.
Specific heat capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit represents the energy needed to raise the temperature by 1 °R in Imperial units?

kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K

pound-force foot/pound/°R

joule per kilogram per kelvin

What is a common use of converting from pound-force foot/pound/°R to kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/K?

Cooking recipes using metric units

Thermal process design and HVAC calculations

Measuring mechanical stress

What should be considered during conversion between these units?

Rounding errors and temperature scale differences

Color and texture of materials

Electrical conductivity

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