Joules per Kilogram-Kelvin to Calories per Gram-Kelvin Converter

1 J/kg·K = 0.000239005736 cal/g·K. Type any value below for the exact calories per gram-kelvin figure.

J/kg·K
2.39005736138cal/g·K

10,000 J/kg·K = 2.39005736138 cal/g·K

Conversion summary

1 J/kg·K = 0.000239005736 cal/g·K

Formula
Calorie per Gram-Kelvin = Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin ÷ 4,184
Category
Specific Heat
Units
J/kg·K → cal/g·K

How do you convert joules per kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin?

To convert joules per kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin, divide the number of joules per kilogram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 J/kg·K = 0.000239006 cal/g·K.

Conversion formula

Calorie per Gram-Kelvin = Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin ÷ 4,184

Joules per Kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin conversion table

Joules per Kilogram-Kelvin (J/kg·K)Calories per Gram-Kelvin (cal/g·K)
1 J/kg·K0.000239006 cal/g·K
100 J/kg·K0.0239006 cal/g·K
1,000 J/kg·K0.239006 cal/g·K
4,184 J/kg·K1 cal/g·K
10,000 J/kg·K2.39006 cal/g·K
50,000 J/kg·K11.9503 cal/g·K
100,000 J/kg·K23.9006 cal/g·K

What 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 guide

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 guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin in Calorie per Gram-Kelvin?

1 J/kg·K = 0.000239005736 cal/g·K.

How do you convert Joule per Kilogram-Kelvin to Calorie per Gram-Kelvin?

To convert joules per kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin, divide the number of joules per kilogram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 J/kg·K = 0.000239006 cal/g·K.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories per gram-Kelvin are in 1 joule per kilogram-Kelvin?

1 J/kg·K = 0.000239006 cal/g·K.

How do you convert joules per kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin?

To convert joules per kilogram-Kelvin to calories per gram-Kelvin, divide the number of joules per kilogram-Kelvin by 4,184. 1 J/kg·K = 0.000239006 cal/g·K.

How many joules per kilogram-Kelvin are in 1 calorie per gram-Kelvin?

1 cal/g·K = 4,184 J/kg·K.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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