Specific Heat Converter
Convert between specific heat units
rate：1 BTU/(lb·°F) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K)
Results in all units
38 BTU/(lb·°F)| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | ||
| J/(kg·K) | J/(kg·K) | 159,098.4 |
| kJ/(kg·K) | kJ/(kg·K) | 159.0984 |
| Imperial / US | ||
| BTU/(lb·°F) | BTU/(lb·°F) | 38 |
About Specific Heat Conversion
38 BTU/(lb·°F) equals 159,098.4 J/(kg·K). The conversion rate is 1 BTU/(lb·°F) = 4186.8 J/(kg·K). You can switch to any other unit of this category above and see the result instantly.
This converter supports 3 units in total, including J/(kg·K), kJ/(kg·K), BTU/(lb·°F), and covers metric, imperial and Chinese traditional systems.
Specific heat conversion is essential in thermodynamic calculations, HVAC, and new energy materials. Water has a high specific heat, making it an excellent coolant. In building energy efficiency, specific heat is calculated to evaluate thermal inertia.
All values follow internationally accepted definitions and are rounded to the decimals you choose. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
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).