Convert calorie (th) to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th) [cal (th)] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to calorie (th).
How to Convert Calorie (Th) to Calorie (It)
1 cal (th) = 0.999331231489443 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 cal (th) to cal (IT):
15 cal (th) = 15 × 0.999331231489443 cal (IT) = 14.9899684723416 cal (IT)
Calorie (Th) to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
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Calorie (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.