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Specific Heat Converter

Convert between specific heat units

0.000239 BTU/(lb·°F)

rate：1 J/(kg·K) = 0.00023885 BTU/(lb·°F)

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1 J/(kg·K)
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
J/(kg·K)J/(kg·K)1
kJ/(kg·K)kJ/(kg·K)0.001
Imperial / US
BTU/(lb·°F)BTU/(lb·°F)0.000239

History & Background

The concept was proposed by Scottish scientist Joseph Black in the 18th century, who distinguished between "heat" and "temperature". Water's specific heat was the basis for defining the calorie.

Conversion Details

Specific heat is the heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree. The SI unit is J/(kg·K).

Common conversions: 1 BTU/(lb·°F) ≈ 4186.8 J/(kg·K).

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5 J/(kg·K) → 0.0012 BTU/(lb·°F) 🌡️ Specific Heat 13 J/(kg·K) → 0.013 kJ/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat 16 BTU/(lb·°F) → 66.9888 kJ/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat 12 kJ/(kg·K) → 2.8662 BTU/(lb·°F) 🌡️ Specific Heat 38 BTU/(lb·°F) → 159,098.4 J/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat 48 BTU/(lb·°F) → 200,966.4 J/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat 18 kJ/(kg·K) → 18,000 J/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat 70 kJ/(kg·K) → 16.7192 BTU/(lb·°F) 🌡️ Specific Heat 82 J/(kg·K) → 0.0196 BTU/(lb·°F) 🌡️ Specific Heat 93 J/(kg·K) → 0.093 kJ/(kg·K) 🌡️ Specific Heat

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 J/(kg·K) in BTU/(lb·°F)?

1 J/(kg·K) = 0.00023885 BTU/(lb·°F). Multiply your value by this rate to convert manually.

How do I convert J/(kg·K) to BTU/(lb·°F)?

Enter the value in the input box, pick the target unit and read the result right away. As a reference, 1 J/(kg·K) = 0.00023885 BTU/(lb·°F).

Which units does this converter support?

It supports J/(kg·K), kJ/(kg·K), BTU/(lb·°F) and many more. Use the search box above to filter units quickly.

How accurate are the conversion results?

Conversions follow internationally accepted definitions. Results can show up to 12 decimals, and scientific notation is available for extremely large or tiny values.