Questions regarding unit conversions for specific heat capacity
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The units for specific heat capacity are KJ/Kg·K, as well as Kal/mol·K. May I ask how to convert these two values? Please write out the specific conversion steps! I’ve done the conversion myself, but a simple mathematical calculation seems to not work; only a conceptual approach to the conversion yields correct results. I’m not sure if there’s an issue with the mathematical calculations used. Kal=4.18 J, g=mol*M, where M is the molecular weight
1 cal is equal to cal, while 1 kcal is equal to kcal. 1 cal = 4.18 J or 1 kcal = 4.18 kJ; therefore, 1 kJ = 1/4.18 kcal. 1 g equals 1/M moles, and 1 kg equals 1000/M moles. 1 kJ/kg·K = M/4180 kcal/mol·K