♨️ kcal/(kg·°C) to J/(kg·K) — Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) to Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) Converter

Convert specific heat capacity units — J/(kg·K), BTU/(lb·°F), cal/(g·°C) and more.

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Formula 1 kcal/(kg·°C) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K)
UnitNameValue
J/(kg·K) Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) 4186.8
kJ/(kg·K) Kilojoule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) 4.1868
BTU/(lb·°F) BTU/(Pound·°F) 1
cal/(g·°C) Calorie/(Gram·°C) 1

How to convert Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) to Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)

Multiply the number of Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s by 4186.8 to get Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s. Formula: J/(kg·K) = kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8. Example: 10 kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8 = 41868 J/(kg·K). To reverse, divide Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s by 4186.8 to get Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s.

Worked examples

Example 1
1 kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8 = 4186.8 J/(kg·K)
1 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) equals 4186.8 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin).
Example 2
5 kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8 = 20934 J/(kg·K)
5 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) equals 20934 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin).
Example 3
10 kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8 = 41868 J/(kg·K)
10 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) equals 41868 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin).
Example 4 — reverse
1 J/(kg·K) = 0.000238846 kcal/(kg·°C)
To convert back from Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) to Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C), divide by 4186.8 or use the swap button above.

Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) to Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) — reference table

Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) (kcal/(kg·°C))Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) (J/(kg·K))
0.001 kcal/(kg·°C)4.1868 J/(kg·K)
0.01 kcal/(kg·°C)41.868 J/(kg·K)
0.1 kcal/(kg·°C)418.68 J/(kg·K)
0.5 kcal/(kg·°C)2093.4 J/(kg·K)
1 kcal/(kg·°C)4186.8 J/(kg·K)
2 kcal/(kg·°C)8373.6 J/(kg·K)
5 kcal/(kg·°C)20934 J/(kg·K)
10 kcal/(kg·°C)41868 J/(kg·K)
20 kcal/(kg·°C)83736 J/(kg·K)
50 kcal/(kg·°C)209340 J/(kg·K)
100 kcal/(kg·°C)418680 J/(kg·K)
250 kcal/(kg·°C)1046700 J/(kg·K)
500 kcal/(kg·°C)2093400 J/(kg·K)
1000 kcal/(kg·°C)4186800 J/(kg·K)
10000 kcal/(kg·°C)41868000 J/(kg·K)

Quick conversion tips

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Multiply by 4186.8

To convert Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) to Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin), multiply by 4186.8. Example: 10 kcal/(kg·°C) = 41868 J/(kg·K)

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Reverse: divide by 4186.8

To convert Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) back to Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C), divide by 4186.8 (multiply by 0.000238846). Use the swap button above.

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Round number check

Start with 100 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s = 418680 J/(kg·K) as your reference point. Scale up or down from there.

Frequently asked questions

1 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) equals 4186.8 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s. Multiply any Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) value by 4186.8 to get Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s.
10 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s equals 41868 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s. (10 × 4186.8 = 41868)
100 Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s equals 418680 Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)s. (100 × 4186.8 = 418680)
Divide Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) by 4186.8 to get Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C)s. Or multiply by 0.000238846. Use the swap button on the converter above for instant reverse conversion.
Formula: J/(kg·K) = kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8. Example: 5 kcal/(kg·°C) × 4186.8 = 20934 J/(kg·K).
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About Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) and Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin)

Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) (kcal/(kg·°C))

The Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) is a unit of Specific Heat measurement (symbol: kcal/(kg·°C)). 1 kcal/(kg·°C) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K). Used in scientific and practical Specific Heat measurement applications.

Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) (J/(kg·K))

The Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) is a unit of Specific Heat measurement (symbol: J/(kg·K)). It is part of an internationally recognised measurement system used alongside the Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C).

History & origin

Both the Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) and Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) developed through the standardisation of Specific Heat measurement. Converting between them is a common requirement in science, engineering, and everyday applications where different measurement systems are used.

Common use: Kilocalorie/(Kilogram·°C) to Joule/(Kilogram·Kelvin) conversion is needed when working with international standards, scientific publications, or reference materials that use different unit systems for Specific Heat measurement.