How do you convert calories per gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin?
To convert calories per gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin, multiply the number of calories per gram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.
Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin = Calorie per Gram-Kelvin × 4,184
Calories per Gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin conversion table
| Calories per Gram-Kelvin (cal/g·K) | Joules per Kilogram-Kelvin (J/kg·K) |
|---|---|
| 0.000239 cal/g·K | 0.999976 J/kg·K |
| 0.0239 cal/g·K | 99.9976 J/kg·K |
| 0.239 cal/g·K | 999.976 J/kg·K |
| 1 cal/g·K | 4,184 J/kg·K |
| 2.39 cal/g·K | 9,999.76 J/kg·K |
| 11.95 cal/g·K | 49,998.8 J/kg·K |
| 23.9 cal/g·K | 99,997.6 J/kg·K |
What is Calorie per Gram-Kelvin?
The calorie per gram-Kelvin expresses specific heat in traditional calorie units; water's specific heat is defined as exactly 1 cal/(g·K).
Short history of Calorie per Gram-Kelvin
The calorie's historical definition is based on water's heating capacity, and this unit remains common in chemistry and nutrition science.
Open the Calorie per Gram-Kelvin unit guideWhat is Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin?
The joule per kilogram-Kelvin is the SI derived unit of specific heat, expressing the energy needed to raise one kilogram by one Kelvin.
Short history of Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin
It was adopted as the SI unit alongside the development of calorimetry, providing a standard way to compare material heating capacity.
Open the Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin unit guideFrequently asked questions
What is 1 Calorie per Gram-Kelvin in Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin?
1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.
How do you convert Calorie per Gram-Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin?
To convert calories per gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin, multiply the number of calories per gram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.
Frequently asked questions
How many joules per kilogram-Kelvin are in 1 calorie per gram-Kelvin?
1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.
How do you convert calories per gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin?
To convert calories per gram-Kelvin to joules per kilogram-Kelvin, multiply the number of calories per gram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.
How many calories per gram-Kelvin are in 1 joule per kilogram-Kelvin?
1 J/kg·K = 0.000239006 cal/g·K.