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British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per gram-degree Celsius Conversion
1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) is equal to 4.184 joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C).
1 Btu/lb⋅°F = 4.184 J/g⋅°C
or
1 J/g⋅°C = 0.2390057361 Btu/lb⋅°F
Formula
To convert a specific heat capacity from British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) to joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C), multiply the specific heat capacity in British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit by 4.184
s(J/g⋅°C) = s(Btu/lb⋅°F) × 4.184
Examples:
Convert 500 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per gram-degree Celsius:
s(J/g⋅°C) = 500Btu/lb⋅°F × 4.184 = 2092 J/g⋅°C
Conversion table
| British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) | Joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/lb⋅°F | 4.184 J/g⋅°C |
| 2 Btu/lb⋅°F | 8.368 J/g⋅°C |
| 3 Btu/lb⋅°F | 12.552 J/g⋅°C |
| 5 Btu/lb⋅°F | 20.92 J/g⋅°C |
| 10 Btu/lb⋅°F | 41.84 J/g⋅°C |
| 20 Btu/lb⋅°F | 83.68 J/g⋅°C |
| 25 Btu/lb⋅°F | 104.6 J/g⋅°C |
| 50 Btu/lb⋅°F | 209.2 J/g⋅°C |
| 100 Btu/lb⋅°F | 418.4 J/g⋅°C |
| 250 Btu/lb⋅°F | 1046 J/g⋅°C |
| 500 Btu/lb⋅°F | 2092 J/g⋅°C |
| 1000 Btu/lb⋅°F | 4184 J/g⋅°C |
| Joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) | British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/g⋅°C | 0.239005736 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 2 J/g⋅°C | 0.478011472 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 3 J/g⋅°C | 0.717017208 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 5 J/g⋅°C | 1.195028681 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 10 J/g⋅°C | 2.390057361 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 20 J/g⋅°C | 4.780114723 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 25 J/g⋅°C | 5.975143403 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 50 J/g⋅°C | 11.950286807 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 100 J/g⋅°C | 23.900573614 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 250 J/g⋅°C | 59.751434034 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 500 J/g⋅°C | 119.502868069 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 1000 J/g⋅°C | 239.005736138 Btu/lb⋅°F |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per gram-degree Celsius?
Multiply the value in British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit by 4.184 to get the result in joule per gram-degree Celsius. For example, 5 Btu/lb⋅°F × 4.184 = 20.92 J/g⋅°C.
How many joule per gram-degree Celsius are in 1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit?
1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) is equal to 4.184 joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C).
How do I convert joule per gram-degree Celsius back to British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in joule per gram-degree Celsius by 4.184 to get the result in British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit.
How accurate is the British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per gram-degree Celsius conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 4.184 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards: