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

It measures specific heat capacity in Imperial/US customary units, indicating the energy needed to raise 1 pound mass of a substance by one degree Rankine.

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

This unit is metric and thermochemical, widely used in food processing, HVAC, and engineering calculations based on Kelvin and kilogram units.

Can this converter be used for other unit conversions?

No, it specifically converts specific heat capacity between pound-force foot/pound/°R and kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K.

How to Convert from Pound-force foot/pound/°R to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K?

Learn how to convert specific heat capacity values from pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine to kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin using this easy-to-use online converter tool.

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Pound-force foot/pound/°R to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K Conversion Table

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Pound-force foot/pound/°R to Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity values from the pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine unit, used in Imperial and US customary systems, into kilocalorie (thermochemical) per kilogram per kelvin, a metric unit often used in engineering and food processing.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-force foot/pound/°R that you want to convert
Select kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result
Use the output for engineering, HVAC, or food processing calculations

Key Features

Converts specific heat capacity values between Imperial/US customary and metric thermochemical units
Supports units based on different temperature scales: Rankine and Kelvin
Provides clear conversion using established conversion factors
Ideal for applications in engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, and food processing

Examples

10 pound-force foot/pound/°R equals 0.012859275 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K
50 pound-force foot/pound/°R equals 0.064296375 kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K

Common Use Cases

Power plant and steam system heat-balance calculations using Rankine units
HVAC and refrigeration computations with US customary specific heat units
Food processing tasks involving energy estimation for heating or cooling
Thermal storage material analysis and heat exchanger design
Engine and combustion modeling using Imperial unit data

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct input unit matches pound-force foot/pound/°R when using this converter
Understand the difference between temperature scales Rankine and Kelvin
Use the conversion results within contexts that apply thermochemical kilocalorie units
Cross-check converted values when working with legacy or mixed-unit datasets

Limitations

Conversion requires awareness of differing temperature scales and mass units between systems
Accuracy may be affected by rounding in unit definitions and engineering calculations
Not intended for conversions outside of specific heat capacity measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-force foot/pound/°R measure?: It measures specific heat capacity in Imperial/US customary units, indicating the energy needed to raise 1 pound mass of a substance by one degree Rankine.
Why convert to kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K?: This unit is metric and thermochemical, widely used in food processing, HVAC, and engineering calculations based on Kelvin and kilogram units.
Can this converter be used for other unit conversions?: No, it specifically converts specific heat capacity between pound-force foot/pound/°R and kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K.

Key Terminology

Pound-force foot/pound/°R: An Imperial specific heat capacity unit expressing energy per pound mass per degree Rankine.
Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/K: A metric unit of specific heat capacity measuring thermochemical kilocalories per kilogram per kelvin.
Rankine: A temperature scale used in some Imperial engineering calculations based on Fahrenheit degrees starting at absolute zero.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement does this converter handle?

Length

Specific heat capacity

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Which temperature scale is used in the pound-force foot/pound/°R unit?

Celsius

Rankine

Kelvin

What is the target unit in this conversion?

Kilojoule per kilogram Kelvin

Kilocalorie (th) per kilogram Kelvin

British thermal unit per pound Fahrenheit

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