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Convert specific heat capacity measurements.

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Complete List of Specific Heat Capacity Units for Conversion

1 Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin [kJ/(kg·K)] = 1000.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin

1 Joule per Gram Kelvin [J/(g·K)] = 1000.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Joule per Gram Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Joule per Gram Kelvin

1 Calorie (IT) per Gram Celsius [cal(IT)/(g·°C)] = 4186.80 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Calorie (IT) per Gram Celsius to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Calorie (IT) per Gram Celsius

1 Calorie (th) per Gram Celsius [cal(th)/(g·°C)] = 4184.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Calorie (th) per Gram Celsius to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Calorie (th) per Gram Celsius

1 Calorie (IT) per Gram Kelvin [cal(IT)/(g·K)] = 4186.80 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Calorie (IT) per Gram Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Calorie (IT) per Gram Kelvin

1 Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram Kelvin [kcal(IT)/(kg·K)] = 4186.80 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Kilocalorie (IT) per Kilogram Kelvin

1 Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram Kelvin [kcal(th)/(kg·K)] = 4184.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Kilocalorie (th) per Kilogram Kelvin

1 BTU (IT) per Pound Fahrenheit [BTU(IT)/(lb·°F)] = 4186.80 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

BTU (IT) per Pound Fahrenheit to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU (IT) per Pound Fahrenheit

1 BTU (th) per Pound Fahrenheit [BTU(th)/(lb·°F)] = 4184.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

BTU (th) per Pound Fahrenheit to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU (th) per Pound Fahrenheit

1 BTU (IT) per Pound Rankine [BTU(IT)/(lb·°R)] = 4186.80 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

BTU (IT) per Pound Rankine to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU (IT) per Pound Rankine

1 BTU (th) per Pound Rankine [BTU(th)/(lb·°R)] = 4184.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

BTU (th) per Pound Rankine to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU (th) per Pound Rankine

1 Kilowatt-hour per Tonne Kelvin [kWh/(t·K)] = 3600.00 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin [J/(kg·K)]

Kilowatt-hour per Tonne Kelvin to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Kilowatt-hour per Tonne Kelvin

How this specific heat capacity converter works

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) is used as the internal base unit. Every value you enter is first converted to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin using exact SI factors, then translated to the requested unit with the same data pulled from the SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.

Key specific heat capacity relationships

  • 1 Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin = 1,000 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin
  • 1 Joule per Gram Kelvin = 1,000 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin
  • 1 Calorie (IT) per Gram Celsius = 4,186.8 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin
  • 1 Calorie (th) per Gram Celsius = 4,184 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin
  • 1 Calorie (IT) per Gram Kelvin = 4,186.8 Joule per Kilogram Kelvin

Where specific heat capacity units are used

Thermal engineers, HVAC professionals, and chemists rely on accurate heat and thermodynamics conversions to balance energy budgets and ensure safe operating conditions. The specific heat capacity converter covers real-world units such as Joule per Kilogram Kelvin and Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin, giving teams a trusted reference when cross-checking data between labs, suppliers, and regulatory filings.

Tips for accurate specific heat capacity conversions

  • Always verify the unit symbol in your worksheet—this converter normalizes values through Joule per Kilogram Kelvin, which is the SI reference for specific heat capacity measurements.
  • When jumping between Joule per Kilogram Kelvin and Kilojoule per Kilogram Kelvin, watch metric prefixes and rounding. A misplaced milli-, micro-, or kilo- prefix can produce errors of several orders of magnitude.
  • Document the context (test conditions, instrument resolution, uncertainty) whenever you publish specific heat capacity conversions so coworkers and auditors can reproduce your results.
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