You've made a goofy mistake here. You're confusing a 1 degree F temperature difference with a temperature of 1° F.jamesfirst said:I know 1BTU = 1055J
1lb = 1/2.2046 kg
1 F = 255.928 K
then 1 BTU/lbF should be 1055/(1.2046)*255.928. But I get 9 plugging this in
the value is suppose to be 4186 J/kgK. this is the specific heat of water
To convert BTU/lbF (British Thermal Units per Pound Fahrenheit) to J/kgK (Joules per Kilogram Kelvin), you can use the following formula: J/kgK = (BTU/lbF * 1055.06) / 1.8. This will give you the equivalent value in J/kgK.
The conversion factor for BTU/lbF to J/kgK is 1055.06. This factor is used to convert the units from the imperial system to the metric system.
If you have a calculator, you can simply multiply the value in BTU/lbF by 1055.06 and then divide the result by 1.8. The final value will be in J/kgK.
BTU/lbF and J/kgK are two different units of measurement for energy and temperature, respectively. In order to compare or use these values in equations, they need to be in the same unit system. Converting between the two allows for easier analysis and calculations.
Yes, there are many online converters available that can easily convert BTU/lbF to J/kgK. Simply input the value in BTU/lbF and the converter will give you the equivalent value in J/kgK. Just be sure to check the accuracy and reliability of the converter before using it.