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Thermal Capacity

cal/KtoWh/K

Convert calories per kelvin (cal/K) to watt-hours per kelvin (Wh/K).

Factor1 cal/K = 0.001162222 Wh/K

Converter

cal/K

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1.16222Wh/K

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
Wh/K = cal/K × 0.001162222

Multiply any value in calories per kelvin by 0.001162222 to obtain the value in watt-hours per kelvin.

Worked example

Convert 1000 cal/K to Wh/K.

  1. 01Start with 1000 cal/K.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.001162222 = 1.16222 Wh/K.
Result1000 cal/K = 1.16222 Wh/K

Conversion table

cal/KWh/K
10.0011622
20.0023244
50.0058111
100.011622
200.023244
500.058111
1000.11622
2000.23244
5000.58111
10001.1622

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from cal/K to Wh/K?
1 cal/K equals 0.001162222 Wh/K. To convert, multiply the value in calories per kelvin by 0.001162222.
How do I convert 1 cal/K to Wh/K?
1 cal/K = 0.00116222 Wh/K. For any value, multiply by 0.001162222.
How do I convert Wh/K back to cal/K?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 860.4207. So 1 Wh/K = 860.421 cal/K.
When would I need to convert calorie per kelvin to watt-hour per kelvin?
Thermal-capacity conversions between cal/K and Wh/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).

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