J/g⋅°C → cal/g⋅°C converter

Convert joule per gram-degree Celsius to calorie per gram-degree Celsius (Specific heat capacity)

1 J/g⋅°C = 0.2390057361 cal/g⋅°C · 1 cal/g⋅°C = 4.184 J/g⋅°C

1 J/g⋅°C = 0.239005736 cal/g⋅°C

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Joule per gram-degree Celsius to calorie per gram-degree Celsius Conversion

1 joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) is equal to 0.2390057361 calorie per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g⋅°C).

1 J/g⋅°C = 0.2390057361 cal/g⋅°C

or

1 cal/g⋅°C = 4.184 J/g⋅°C

Formula

To convert a specific heat capacity from joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) to calorie per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g⋅°C), divide the specific heat capacity in joule per gram-degree Celsius by 4.184

s(cal/g⋅°C) = s(J/g⋅°C) / 4.184

Examples:

Convert 1 joule per gram-degree Celsius to calorie per gram-degree Celsius:

s(cal/g⋅°C) = 1J/g⋅°C / 4.184 = 0.2390057361 cal/g⋅°C

Conversion table

Joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) Calorie per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g⋅°C)
1 J/g⋅°C 0.239005736 cal/g⋅°C
2 J/g⋅°C 0.478011472 cal/g⋅°C
3 J/g⋅°C 0.717017208 cal/g⋅°C
5 J/g⋅°C 1.195028681 cal/g⋅°C
10 J/g⋅°C 2.390057361 cal/g⋅°C
20 J/g⋅°C 4.780114723 cal/g⋅°C
25 J/g⋅°C 5.975143403 cal/g⋅°C
50 J/g⋅°C 11.950286807 cal/g⋅°C
100 J/g⋅°C 23.900573614 cal/g⋅°C
250 J/g⋅°C 59.751434034 cal/g⋅°C
500 J/g⋅°C 119.502868069 cal/g⋅°C
1000 J/g⋅°C 239.005736138 cal/g⋅°C
Calorie per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g⋅°C) Joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C)
1 cal/g⋅°C 4.184 J/g⋅°C
2 cal/g⋅°C 8.368 J/g⋅°C
3 cal/g⋅°C 12.552 J/g⋅°C
5 cal/g⋅°C 20.92 J/g⋅°C
10 cal/g⋅°C 41.84 J/g⋅°C
20 cal/g⋅°C 83.68 J/g⋅°C
25 cal/g⋅°C 104.6 J/g⋅°C
50 cal/g⋅°C 209.2 J/g⋅°C
100 cal/g⋅°C 418.4 J/g⋅°C
250 cal/g⋅°C 1046 J/g⋅°C
500 cal/g⋅°C 2092 J/g⋅°C
1000 cal/g⋅°C 4184 J/g⋅°C

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert joule per gram-degree Celsius to calorie per gram-degree Celsius?

Divide the value in joule per gram-degree Celsius by 4.184 to get the result in calorie per gram-degree Celsius. For example, 5 J/g⋅°C ÷ 4.184 = 1.195028681 cal/g⋅°C.

How many calorie per gram-degree Celsius are in 1 joule per gram-degree Celsius?

1 joule per gram-degree Celsius (J/g⋅°C) is equal to 0.239005736 calorie per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g⋅°C).

How do I convert calorie per gram-degree Celsius back to joule per gram-degree Celsius?

Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in calorie per gram-degree Celsius by 4.184 to get the result in joule per gram-degree Celsius.

How accurate is the joule per gram-degree Celsius to calorie 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: