Specific Heat Capacity Converter
Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one kelvin. The SI unit is the joule per kilogram-kelvin, J/(kg·K). Water’s value, about 4,186 J/(kg·K), is unusually high, which is why it stores and moves heat so effectively.
1 Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin = 0.0002390057361 Calorie/Gram-Celsius
How to convert Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin to Calorie/Gram-Celsius
One Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin equals 0.0002390057361 Calorie/Gram-Celsius, so multiply any value in J/(kg·K) by 0.0002390057361 to get cal/(g·deg C). To convert back, divide by 0.0002390057361 — or multiply by 4,184.
cal/(g·deg C) = J/(kg·K) × 0.0002390057361
Example: 25 J/(kg·K) × 0.0002390057361 = 0.005975143403 cal/(g·deg C).
Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin to Calorie/Gram-Celsius table
| Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) | Calorie/Gram-Celsius (cal/(g·deg C)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0002390057361 |
| 2 | 0.0004780114723 |
| 3 | 0.0007170172084 |
| 4 | 0.0009560229446 |
| 5 | 0.001195028681 |
| 10 | 0.002390057361 |
| 15 | 0.003585086042 |
| 20 | 0.004780114723 |
| 25 | 0.005975143403 |
| 50 | 0.01195028681 |
| 75 | 0.01792543021 |
| 100 | 0.02390057361 |
| 250 | 0.05975143403 |
| 500 | 0.1195028681 |
| 1,000 | 0.2390057361 |
Calorie/Gram-Celsius to Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin table
| Calorie/Gram-Celsius (cal/(g·deg C)) | Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,184 |
| 2 | 8,368 |
| 3 | 12,552 |
| 4 | 16,736 |
| 5 | 20,920 |
| 10 | 41,840 |
| 15 | 62,760 |
| 20 | 83,680 |
| 25 | 104,600 |
| 50 | 209,200 |
| 75 | 313,800 |
| 100 | 418,400 |
| 250 | 1,046,000 |
| 500 | 2,092,000 |
| 1,000 | 4,184,000 |
Specific Heat Capacity units at a glance
All 9 units this converter supports, each expressed in Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in J/(kg·K) | 1 J/(kg·K) in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin | J/(kg·K) | 1 | 1 |
| Joule/Kilogram-Celsius | J/(kg·deg C) | 1 | 1 |
| Kilojoule/Kilogram-Kelvin | kJ/(kg·K) | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Kilojoule/Kilogram-Celsius | kJ/(kg·deg C) | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Calorie/Gram-Celsius | cal/(g·deg C) | 4,184 | 0.0002390057361 |
| Kilocalorie/Kilogram-Celsius | kcal/(kg·deg C) | 4,184 | 0.0002390057361 |
| BTU/Pound-Fahrenheit | BTU/(lb·deg F) | 4,186.8 | 0.0002388458966 |
| BTU/Pound-Rankine | BTU/(lb·deg R) | 4,186.8 | 0.0002388458966 |
| Joule/Gram-Kelvin | J/(g·K) | 1,000 | 0.001 |
Where specific heat capacity conversions are used
Heating and cooling calculations, cooking and food processing, climate science, and engine cooling design.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin in Calorie/Gram-Celsius?
1 Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) is 0.0002390057361 Calorie/Gram-Celsius (cal/(g·deg C)).
What is 1 Calorie/Gram-Celsius in Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin?
1 Calorie/Gram-Celsius (cal/(g·deg C)) is 4,184 Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K)).
How do I convert Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin to Calorie/Gram-Celsius?
Multiply the value in Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin by 0.0002390057361. For example, 5 J/(kg·K) × 0.0002390057361 = 0.001195028681 cal/(g·deg C). To go the other way, divide by 0.0002390057361.
How many units does the specific heat capacity converter support?
It converts between 9 units: Joule/Kilogram-Kelvin, Joule/Kilogram-Celsius, Kilojoule/Kilogram-Kelvin, Kilojoule/Kilogram-Celsius, Calorie/Gram-Celsius, Kilocalorie/Kilogram-Celsius, BTU/Pound-Fahrenheit, BTU/Pound-Rankine, Joule/Gram-Kelvin.
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.