Specific Heat Capacity Converter
Convert specific heat capacity units including joule/kilogram/K, joule/kilogram/°C, joule/gram/°C, kilojoule/kilogram/K, kilojoule/kilogram/°C and many more specific heat capacity units instantly and accurately.
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About Specific Heat Capacity Units
Free online specific heat capacity converter - converts between 20 units of specific heat capacity, including joule/kilogram/K [J/(kg*K)], joule/kilogram/C [J/(kg*C)], joule/gram/C [J/(g*C)], kilojoule/kilogram/K, etc. Also, explore many other unit converters or learn more about specific heat capacity unit conversions. Different unit systems are used worldwide, including the Metric System (SI) and the Imperial / US Customary System.
Metric System (SI)
The metric system is the most widely adopted international measurement standard. The base unit is the joule/kilogram/K.
Imperial System (US)
The imperial system is commonly used in the United States and specialized international industries including aviation and maritime navigation.
Common Specific Heat Capacity Units
Here are some of the most common specific heat capacity units and their abbreviations.
| Unit | Symbol | Type | In Joule/kilogram/K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joule/kilogram/K | J/(kg*K) | Metric (base) | 1 J/(kg*K) |
| Joule/kilogram/°C | J/(kg*°C) | Metric | 1 J/(kg*K) |
| Joule/gram/°C | J/(g*°C) | Metric | 1000 J/(kg*K) |
| Kilojoule/kilogram/K | — | Metric | 1000 J/(kg*K) |
| Kilojoule/kilogram/°C | — | Metric | 1000 J/(kg*K) |
| Calorie (IT)/gram/°C | — | Metric | 4186.8 J/(kg*K) |
| Calorie (IT)/gram/°F | — | Metric | 4186.8 J/(kg*K) |
| Calorie (th)/gram/°C | — | Metric | 4184 J/(kg*K) |
| Kilocalorie (IT)/kilogram/°C | — | Metric | 4186.8 J/(kg*K) |
| Kilocalorie (th)/kilogram/°C | — | Metric | 4184 J/(kg*K) |
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