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Thermal Capacity

kcal/Ktocal/K

Convert kilocalories per kelvin (kcal/K) to calories per kelvin (cal/K).

Factor1 kcal/K = 1000 cal/K

Converter

kcal/K

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

Result
1000cal/K

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cal/K = kcal/K × 1000

Multiply any value in kilocalories per kelvin by 1000 to obtain the value in calories per kelvin.

Worked example

Convert 1 kcal/K to cal/K.

  1. 01Start with 1 kcal/K.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 cal/K.
Result1 kcal/K = 1000 cal/K

Conversion table

kcal/Kcal/K
11000
22000
55000
1010000
2020000
5050000
1001.0000e+5
2002.0000e+5
5005.0000e+5
10001.0000e+6

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kcal/K to cal/K?
1 kcal/K equals 1000 cal/K. To convert, multiply the value in kilocalories per kelvin by 1000.
How do I convert 1 kcal/K to cal/K?
1 kcal/K = 1000 cal/K. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert cal/K back to kcal/K?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 cal/K = 0.001 kcal/K.
When would I need to convert kilocalorie per kelvin to calorie per kelvin?
Thermal-capacity conversions between kcal/K and cal/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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