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Thermal Capacity

kcal/KtoJ/K

Convert kilocalories per kelvin (kcal/K) to joules per kelvin (J/K).

Factor1 kcal/K = 4184 J/K

Converter

kcal/K

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

Result
4184J/K

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
J/K = kcal/K × 4184

Multiply any value in kilocalories per kelvin by 4184 to obtain the value in joules per kelvin.

Worked example

Convert 1 kcal/K to J/K.

  1. 01Start with 1 kcal/K.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 4184 = 4184 J/K.
Result1 kcal/K = 4184 J/K

Conversion table

kcal/KJ/K
14184
28368
520920
1041840
2083680
502.0920e+5
1004.1840e+5
2008.3680e+5
5002.0920e+6
10004.1840e+6

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kcal/K to J/K?
1 kcal/K equals 4184 J/K. To convert, multiply the value in kilocalories per kelvin by 4184.
How do I convert 1 kcal/K to J/K?
1 kcal/K = 4184 J/K. For any value, multiply by 4184.
How do I convert J/K back to kcal/K?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0002390057. So 1 J/K = 0.000239006 kcal/K.
When would I need to convert kilocalorie per kelvin to joule per kelvin?
Thermal-capacity conversions between kcal/K and J/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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