Specific Heat Capacity Converter
Quick answer: Choose a starting unit and a target unit, then enter a value. Common conversions: 1 J/(kg·K) = 0.001 kJ/(kg·K); 1 J/(kg·K) = 0.0002390057 cal/(g·°C); 1 J/(kg·K) = 0.0002388459 Btu/(lb·°F). This converter covers 6 specific heat capacity units.
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Specific Heat Capacity formula and what each symbol means
target = value × (factor of starting unit ÷ factor of target unit), where each factor is the unit value in J/(kg·K).
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| value | The number you want to convert |
| factor | The unit’s size expressed in the base unit (J/(kg·K)) |
Specific Heat Capacity examples
J/(kg·K) to kJ/(kg·K)
10 J/(kg·K) = 0.01 kJ/(kg·K).
J/(kg·K) to cal/(g·°C)
10 J/(kg·K) = 0.002390057 cal/(g·°C).
J/(kg·K) to Btu/(lb·°F)
10 J/(kg·K) = 0.002388459 Btu/(lb·°F).
How to calculate Specific Heat Capacity step by step
- Choose the starting unit and the target unit.
- Enter your value.
- Read the converted value, plus the conversion factor in both directions.
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How to read your Specific Heat Capacity result
Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise 1 kg of a substance by 1 K. Liquid water is about 4,184 J/(kg·K), which is the same as about 1 cal/(g·°C). The thermochemical calorie used here is exactly 4.184 J, while the International Table Btu per pound-degree is exactly 4,186.8 J/(kg·K).
| UNIT | SYMBOL | EQUALS | VALUE OF 1 J/(KG·K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joule per kilogram kelvin | J/(kg·K) | 1 J/(kg·K) = 1 J/(kg·K) | 1 J/(kg·K) |
| Kilojoule per kilogram kelvin | kJ/(kg·K) | 1 kJ/(kg·K) = 1,000 J/(kg·K) | 0.001 kJ/(kg·K) |
| Joule per gram kelvin | J/(g·K) | 1 J/(g·K) = 1,000 J/(kg·K) | 0.001 J/(g·K) |
| Calorie per gram °C | cal/(g·°C) | 1 cal/(g·°C) = 4,184 J/(kg·K) | 0.0002390057 cal/(g·°C) |
| Kilocalorie per kilogram °C | kcal/(kg·°C) | 1 kcal/(kg·°C) = 4,184 J/(kg·K) | 0.0002390057 kcal/(kg·°C) |
| Btu per pound °F | Btu/(lb·°F) | 1 Btu/(lb·°F) = 4,186.8 J/(kg·K) | 0.0002388459 Btu/(lb·°F) |
Common mistakes when calculating Specific Heat Capacity
- Mixing the thermochemical calorie (4.184 J) with the International Table calorie (4.1868 J).
- Confusing J/(kg·K) with J/(g·K): the second is 1,000 times larger.
- Using specific heat per mole where per mass is needed.
Specific Heat Capacity FAQ
How many J/(kg·K) is 1 cal/(g·°C)?
1 cal/(g·°C) is 4,184 J/(kg·K) with the thermochemical calorie.
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
About 4,184 J/(kg·K), or 4.184 kJ/(kg·K).
How many J/(kg·K) is 1 Btu/(lb·°F)?
Exactly 4,186.8 J/(kg·K) with the International Table Btu.
What is the base unit for specific heat capacity?
This converter uses joule per kilogram kelvin (J/(kg·K)) as the common base unit: every value is first converted to it and then to the target unit.
How do I convert between two specific heat capacity units?
Choose the starting and target units, enter the value and read the result. By hand: convert to the base unit with the table, then divide by the target unit factor.
How many kilojoules per kilogram kelvin are in 1 joule per kilogram kelvin?
1 J/(kg·K) = 0.001 kJ/(kg·K).
How many Calories per gram °C are in 1 joule per kilogram kelvin?
1 J/(kg·K) = 0.0002390057 cal/(g·°C).
How many Btu per pound °F are in 1 joule per kilogram kelvin?
1 J/(kg·K) = 0.0002388459 Btu/(lb·°F).
Which specific heat capacity units does this converter support?
It covers 6 units: joule per kilogram kelvin (J/(kg·K)), kilojoule per kilogram kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)), joule per gram kelvin (J/(g·K)), Calorie per gram °C (cal/(g·°C)), Kilocalorie per kilogram °C (kcal/(kg·°C)), Btu per pound °F (Btu/(lb·°F)).
How accurate is the specific heat capacity converter?
Results are calculated at full double precision and shown to about 8 significant figures. Round the answer to the precision of your original measurement; a result cannot be more accurate than the number you started with.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)