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Specific Heat Capacity Converter

Convert between J/(kg·K), cal/(g·°C), BTU/(lb·°F) for specific heat measurements.

Universal Specific Heat Capacity Converter

About specific heat capacity conversions

Specific heat capacity conversions are used in thermodynamics, calorimetry, HVAC design, chemistry, and food science. Our converter covers SI units such as joules per kilogram-kelvin, plus calories per gram-Celsius and BTU per pound-Fahrenheit. Specific heat capacity measures how much energy is needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass by one degree. Whether you are designing heat exchangers, analyzing reactions, or studying climate, this converter provides accurate conversions.

Most popular specific heat capacity conversions

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Calorie per Gram Celsius

Converts joule per kilogram kelvin to calorie per gram celsius for specific heat capacity.

Calorie per Gram Celsius to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin

Converts calorie per gram celsius to joule per kilogram kelvin for specific heat capacity.

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU per Pound Fahrenheit

Converts joule per kilogram kelvin to btu per pound fahrenheit for specific heat capacity.

BTU per Pound Fahrenheit to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin

Converts btu per pound fahrenheit to joule per kilogram kelvin for specific heat capacity.

Calorie per Gram Celsius to BTU per Pound Fahrenheit

Converts calorie per gram celsius to btu per pound fahrenheit for specific heat capacity.

BTU per Pound Fahrenheit to Calorie per Gram Celsius

Converts btu per pound fahrenheit to calorie per gram celsius for specific heat capacity.

Available units

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin (J/(kg·K))Calorie per Gram Celsius (cal/(g·°C))BTU per Pound Fahrenheit (BTU/(lb·°F))

Popular specific heat capacity conversions (6 total)

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to Calorie per Gram Celsius

Converts joule per kilogram kelvin to calorie per gram celsius for specific heat capacity.

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin to BTU per Pound Fahrenheit

Converts joule per kilogram kelvin to btu per pound fahrenheit for specific heat capacity.

Calorie per Gram Celsius to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin

Converts calorie per gram celsius to joule per kilogram kelvin for specific heat capacity.

Calorie per Gram Celsius to BTU per Pound Fahrenheit

Converts calorie per gram celsius to btu per pound fahrenheit for specific heat capacity.

BTU per Pound Fahrenheit to Joule per Kilogram Kelvin

Converts btu per pound fahrenheit to joule per kilogram kelvin for specific heat capacity.

BTU per Pound Fahrenheit to Calorie per Gram Celsius

Converts btu per pound fahrenheit to calorie per gram celsius for specific heat capacity.

Unit definitions

Joule per Kilogram Kelvin (J/(kg·K))

SI unit of specific heat capacity.

Origin: Thermodynamics.

Current use: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

Calorie per Gram Celsius (cal/(g·°C))

1 cal/(g·°C) = 4184 J/(kg·K).

Origin: Older thermodynamics.

Current use: Food science, Chemistry, Historical physics

BTU per Pound Fahrenheit (BTU/(lb·°F))

1 BTU/(lb·°F) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K).

Origin: US thermodynamics.

Current use: US HVAC, Food science, Engineering

Common uses for specific heat conversions

Used for heat exchangers, climate modeling, food processing, chemistry, and thermal storage.

Frequently asked questions about specific heat capacity

How many J/(kg·K) is 1 cal/(g·°C)?+

1 cal/(g·°C) equals 4,186.8 J/(kg·K).

What is specific heat capacity?+

It is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit of mass by one degree.

Which units are supported?+

Joules per kilogram-kelvin, calories per gram-Celsius, and BTU per pound-Fahrenheit.