Convert International table calorie per gram per degree Celsius to Joule per kilogram degree Celsius

Convert International table calorie per gram per degree Celsius (cal(IT)/(g·°C)) to Joule per kilogram degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) instantly and accurately.

International table calorie per gram per degree Celsius (cal(IT)/(g·°C))
Joule per kilogram degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C))

Conversion Formula

J/(kg·°C) = cal(IT)/(g·°C) × 4186.8

About International table calorie per gram per degree Celsius

The international table calorie per gram per degree Celsius (cal(IT)/(g·°C)) equals exactly 4186.8 J/(kg·K) (1 cal(IT) = 4.1868 J). Standard in steam tables, international thermodynamic references, and pre-SI calorimetry. Slightly larger than the thermochemical variant. Water: 1 cal(IT)/(g·°C) at ≈15 °C. 1 cal(IT)/(g·°C) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K) = 1 kcal(IT)/(kg·°C).

About Joule per kilogram degree Celsius

The joule per kilogram degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) equals exactly 1 J/(kg·K) since temperature intervals 1 °C = 1 K. Widely used in building physics, HVAC, and thermodynamics textbooks where Celsius is the standard temperature scale. Material property tables in ISO and EN standards frequently list specific heat in J/(kg·°C). 1 J/(kg·°C) = 1 J/(kg·K).

Quick Reference Table

International table calorie per gram per degree Celsius (cal(IT)/(g·°C))Joule per kilogram degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C))
1 cal(IT)/(g·°C)4186.8 J/(kg·°C)
2 cal(IT)/(g·°C)8373.6 J/(kg·°C)
5 cal(IT)/(g·°C)20934 J/(kg·°C)
10 cal(IT)/(g·°C)41868 J/(kg·°C)
25 cal(IT)/(g·°C)104670 J/(kg·°C)
50 cal(IT)/(g·°C)209340 J/(kg·°C)
100 cal(IT)/(g·°C)418680 J/(kg·°C)

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