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Specific Heat Capacity

Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass by one degree. Water has an especially high value, which affects cooling systems, weather, and climate. This converter helps compare SI, imperial, and laboratory heat-capacity units. It is useful in engineering, chemistry, and earth science.

Common conversions

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1 BTU per Pound·°F4.1868 Kilojoule per Kilogram·Kelvin
4186 Joule per Kilogram·Kelvin0.9998089 BTU per Pound·°F
1000 Joule per Kilogram·Kelvin0.2390057 Calorie per Gram·°C
1 Calorie per Gram·°C4,184 Joule per Kilogram·Kelvin
1 Kilojoule per Kilogram·Kelvin0.2388459 BTU per Pound·°F

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