THERMAL
Specific heat capacity
Heat capacity per unit mass.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Result1000 J/(kg·K)1 kJ/(kg·K) = 1000 J/(kg·K)
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kJ/(kg·K) to J/(kg·K) Converter
Convert kilojoule per kilogram kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)) to joule per kilogram kelvin (J/(kg·K)). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through joule per kilogram kelvin
Enter a kilojoule per kilogram kelvin value to calculate joule per kilogram kelvin with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| joule per kilogram kelvinfrom kJ/(kg·K) | J/(kg·K) | 1000 |
| kilojoule per kilogram kelvinfrom kJ/(kg·K) | kJ/(kg·K) | 1 |
| thermochemical calorie per gram degree Celsiusfrom kJ/(kg·K) | calₜₕ/(g·°C) | 0.239006 |
| Btu per pound degree Fahrenheitfrom kJ/(kg·K) | BtuIT/(lb·°F) | 0.238846 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
kJ/(kg·K) to J/(kg·K) Conversion Reference
Kilojoule Per Kilogram Kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)) and joule per kilogram kelvin (J/(kg·K)) are units of specific heat capacity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Kilojoule Per Kilogram Kelvin (kJ/(kg·K)) | Joule Per Kilogram Kelvin (J/(kg·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ/(kg·K) | 1000 J/(kg·K) |
| 5 kJ/(kg·K) | 5000 J/(kg·K) |
| 10 kJ/(kg·K) | 10000 J/(kg·K) |
| 100 kJ/(kg·K) | 100000 J/(kg·K) |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
J/(kg·K) to kJ/(kg·K) (joule per kilogram kelvin to kilojoule per kilogram kelvin)