Thermal Capacity
cal/KtomJ/K
Convert calories per kelvin (cal/K) to millijoules per kelvin (mJ/K).
Factor1 cal/K = 4184 mJ/K
Converter
cal/K
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
mJ/K
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
mJ/K = cal/K × 4184
Multiply any value in calories per kelvin by 4184 to obtain the value in millijoules per kelvin.
Worked example
Convert 1 cal/K to mJ/K.
- 01Start with 1 cal/K.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 4184 = 4184 mJ/K.
Result1 cal/K = 4184 mJ/K
Conversion table
| cal/K | mJ/K |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4184 |
| 2 | 8368 |
| 5 | 20920 |
| 10 | 41840 |
| 20 | 83680 |
| 50 | 2.0920e+5 |
| 100 | 4.1840e+5 |
| 200 | 8.3680e+5 |
| 500 | 2.0920e+6 |
| 1000 | 4.1840e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from cal/K to mJ/K?
1 cal/K equals 4184 mJ/K. To convert, multiply the value in calories per kelvin by 4184.
How do I convert 1 cal/K to mJ/K?
1 cal/K = 4184 mJ/K. For any value, multiply by 4184.
How do I convert mJ/K back to cal/K?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0002390057. So 1 mJ/K = 0.000239006 cal/K.
When would I need to convert calorie per kelvin to millijoule per kelvin?
Thermal-capacity conversions between cal/K and mJ/K appear in thermal-mass analysis of bodies, calorimetry, R-C thermal-network modelling, electronics thermal capacitance and large-equipment thermal-storage sizing. J/K and kJ/K are the SI standard; MJ/K and kWh/K cover large-equipment and building thermal-mass notation; BTU/°F is the US convention; cal/K and kcal/K are common in chemistry and thermochemistry. This category is lumped heat capacity only — it does NOT include specific heat capacity (J/(kg·K), requires mass), molar heat capacity (J/(mol·K), requires molecular weight) or volumetric heat capacity, all of which are different physical quantities.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
- mJ/K → cal/Kmillijoule per kelvin → calorie per kelvin
- J/K → mJ/Kjoule per kelvin → millijoule per kelvin
- mJ/K → J/Kmillijoule per kelvin → joule per kelvin
- J/K → cal/Kjoule per kelvin → calorie per kelvin
- cal/K → J/Kcalorie per kelvin → joule per kelvin
- kJ/K → mJ/Kkilojoule per kelvin → millijoule per kelvin