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Thermal Capacity

Wh/Ktocal/K

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

Factor1 Wh/K = 860.4207 cal/K

Converter

Wh/K

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

Result
860.421cal/K

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cal/K = Wh/K × 860.4207

Multiply any value in watt-hours per kelvin by 860.4207 to obtain the value in calories per kelvin.

Worked example

Convert 1 Wh/K to cal/K.

  1. 01Start with 1 Wh/K.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 860.4207 = 860.421 cal/K.
Result1 Wh/K = 860.421 cal/K

Conversion table

Wh/Kcal/K
1860.42
21720.8
54302.1
108604.2
2017208
5043021
10086042
2001.7208e+5
5004.3021e+5
10008.6042e+5

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

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