joule per gram kelvin to it btu per pound fahrenheit
Convert joule per gram kelvin (J/(g·K)) to it btu per pound fahrenheit (BTU IT/(lb·°F)). Use an editable specific heat capacity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 J/(g·K) = 0.2388458966 BTU IT/(lb·°F)
Conversion formula
One joule per gram kelvin equals 0.2388458966 it btu per pound fahrenheit. Multiply your value in joule per gram kelvin by this factor to get it btu per pound fahrenheit. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 joule per gram kelvin:5 × 0.2388458966 = 1.194229483 BTU IT/(lb·°F)
Conversion table
| joule per gram kelvin (J/(g·K)) | it btu per pound fahrenheit (BTU IT/(lb·°F)) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.002388458966 |
| 0.1 | 0.02388458966 |
| 1 | 0.2388458966 |
| 2 | 0.4776917933 |
| 5 | 1.194229483 |
| 10 | 2.388458966 |
| 25 | 5.971147416 |
| 50 | 11.94229483 |
| 100 | 23.88458966 |
| 1000 | 238.8458966 |
About these measurements
Specific heat capacity is heat capacity per unit mass.
The base reference used here is the joule per kilogram kelvin. One joule per gram kelvin is 1,000 base units; one it btu per pound fahrenheit is 4,186.8 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert J/(g·K) to BTU IT/(lb·°F)?
Multiply the quantity in J/(g·K) by 0.2388458966. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the it btu per pound fahrenheit to joule per gram kelvin converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
