Thermal Capacity
J/KtoMJ/K
Convert joules per kelvin (J/K) to megajoules per kelvin (MJ/K).
Factor1 J/K = 1e-6 MJ/K
Converter
J/K
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
MJ/K
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
MJ/K = J/K × 1e-6
Multiply any value in joules per kelvin by 1e-6 to obtain the value in megajoules per kelvin.
Worked example
Convert 1 J/K to MJ/K.
- 01Start with 1 J/K.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1e-6 = 1e-6 MJ/K.
Result1 J/K = 1e-6 MJ/K
Conversion table
| J/K | MJ/K |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1e-6 |
| 2 | 2e-6 |
| 5 | 5e-6 |
| 10 | 1e-5 |
| 20 | 2e-5 |
| 50 | 5e-5 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 200 | 0.0002 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1000 | 0.001 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from J/K to MJ/K?
1 J/K equals 1e-6 MJ/K. To convert, multiply the value in joules per kelvin by 1e-6.
How do I convert 1 J/K to MJ/K?
1 J/K = 1e-6 MJ/K. For any value, multiply by 1e-6.
How do I convert MJ/K back to J/K?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1000000. So 1 MJ/K = 1.00000e+6 J/K.
When would I need to convert joule per kelvin to megajoule per kelvin?
Thermal-capacity conversions between J/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 → J/Kmegajoule per kelvin → joule per kelvin
- J/K → kJ/Kjoule per kelvin → kilojoule per kelvin
- kJ/K → J/Kkilojoule per kelvin → joule per kelvin
- J/K → mJ/Kjoule per kelvin → millijoule per kelvin
- mJ/K → J/Kmillijoule per kelvin → joule per kelvin
- J/K → BTU/°Fjoule per kelvin → British thermal unit per degree Fahrenheit