CHU per Cubic Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter Conversion

Convert between CHU per Cubic Foot and Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter quickly and accurately.

CHU/ft³
kcal/m³

How to Convert CHU per Cubic Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter

Conversion Formula

1 CHU/ft³ = 16.018 kcal/m³
1 kcal/m³ = 0.062 CHU/ft³

Example

Convert 15 CHU/ft³ to kcal/m³:

15 CHU/ft³ = 15 × 16.018 kcal/m³ = 240.277 kcal/m³

Unit Information

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CHU per Cubic Foot

CHU/ft³

Definition

The CHU per cubic foot (CHU/ft³) is an imperial unit of energy density, representing the energy content per unit volume in the Centigrade Heat Unit system. It is commonly used in heating and cooling applications where temperature-based energy measurements are preferred.

History/Origin

Derived from the Centigrade Heat Unit (CHU) and cubic foot system, this unit was historically used in heating and cooling applications where temperature-based energy measurements were standard. It became useful in HVAC and thermal engineering applications.

Current Use

Primarily used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, thermal engineering, and cooling system design where temperature-based energy measurements are standard. It is essential for calculating energy efficiency in heating and cooling systems.

Multiplier

67066.103

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter

kcal/m³

Definition

The kilocalorie (IT) per cubic meter (kcal/m³) is a unit of energy density in the International Table calorie system, representing the energy content per unit volume. It is commonly used in food science, nutrition, and some engineering applications where calorie-based energy measurements are preferred.

History/Origin

Derived from the International Table calorie system, this unit was historically used in food science and nutrition where calorie measurements were standard. It became widely adopted in industries requiring calorie-based energy density calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in food science, nutrition analysis, and some engineering applications where calorie-based measurements are standard. It is essential for calculating energy content of food products and in certain fuel efficiency calculations using calorie units.

Multiplier

4186.8

Offset

0

CHU per Cubic Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter Conversion Table

CHU per Cubic Foot [CHU/ft³] Kilocalorie (IT) per Cubic Meter [kcal/m³]
1 CHU/ft³ 16.018464 kcal/m³
10 CHU/ft³ 160.184635 kcal/m³
25 CHU/ft³ 400.461588 kcal/m³
50 CHU/ft³ 800.923177 kcal/m³
100 CHU/ft³ 1601.846353 kcal/m³
0 CHU/ft³ 0E+0 kcal/m³
-10 CHU/ft³ -160.184635 kcal/m³
-40 CHU/ft³ -640.738541 kcal/m³