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British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per kilogram-kelvin Conversion
1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) is equal to 4184 joule per kilogram-kelvin (J/kg⋅K).
1 Btu/lb⋅°F = 4184 J/kg⋅K
or
1 J/kg⋅K = 0.0002390057361 Btu/lb⋅°F
Formula
To convert a specific heat capacity from British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) to joule per kilogram-kelvin (J/kg⋅K), multiply the specific heat capacity in British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit by 4184
s(J/kg⋅K) = s(Btu/lb⋅°F) × 4184
Examples:
Convert 1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per kilogram-kelvin:
s(J/kg⋅K) = 1Btu/lb⋅°F × 4184 = 4184 J/kg⋅K
Conversion table
| British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) | Joule per kilogram-kelvin (J/kg⋅K) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/lb⋅°F | 4184 J/kg⋅K |
| 2 Btu/lb⋅°F | 8368 J/kg⋅K |
| 3 Btu/lb⋅°F | 12552 J/kg⋅K |
| 5 Btu/lb⋅°F | 20920 J/kg⋅K |
| 10 Btu/lb⋅°F | 41840 J/kg⋅K |
| 20 Btu/lb⋅°F | 83680 J/kg⋅K |
| 25 Btu/lb⋅°F | 104600 J/kg⋅K |
| 50 Btu/lb⋅°F | 209200 J/kg⋅K |
| 100 Btu/lb⋅°F | 418400 J/kg⋅K |
| 250 Btu/lb⋅°F | 1046000 J/kg⋅K |
| 500 Btu/lb⋅°F | 2092000 J/kg⋅K |
| 1000 Btu/lb⋅°F | 4184000 J/kg⋅K |
| Joule per kilogram-kelvin (J/kg⋅K) | British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/kg⋅K | 2.39006e-4 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 2 J/kg⋅K | 4.78011e-4 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 3 J/kg⋅K | 7.17017e-4 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 5 J/kg⋅K | 0.001195029 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 10 J/kg⋅K | 0.002390057 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 20 J/kg⋅K | 0.004780115 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 25 J/kg⋅K | 0.005975143 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 50 J/kg⋅K | 0.011950287 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 100 J/kg⋅K | 0.023900574 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 250 J/kg⋅K | 0.059751434 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 500 J/kg⋅K | 0.119502868 Btu/lb⋅°F |
| 1000 J/kg⋅K | 0.239005736 Btu/lb⋅°F |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit to joule per kilogram-kelvin?
Multiply the value in British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit by 4184 to get the result in joule per kilogram-kelvin. For example, 5 Btu/lb⋅°F × 4184 = 20920 J/kg⋅K.
How many joule per kilogram-kelvin are in 1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit?
1 British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit (Btu/lb⋅°F) is equal to 4184 joule per kilogram-kelvin (J/kg⋅K).
How do I convert joule per kilogram-kelvin back to British thermal unit per pound-degree Fahrenheit?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in joule per kilogram-kelvin by 4184 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 kilogram-kelvin conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 4184 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
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Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
