BTU (th) per Square Foot to Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between BTU (th) per Square Foot and Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

Btu/ft²
cal/cm²

How to Convert BTU (th) per Square Foot to Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Btu/ft² = 0.271 cal/cm²
1 cal/cm² = 3.687 Btu/ft²

Example

Convert 15 Btu/ft² to cal/cm²:

15 Btu/ft² = 15 × 0.271 cal/cm² = 4.069 cal/cm²

Unit Information

Learn about the heat density units you're converting between

BTU (th) per Square Foot

Btu/ft²

Definition

The BTU (th) per square foot (Btu/ft²) is an imperial unit of heat density equal to approximately 11,349 joules per square meter. It represents the amount of heat energy per unit area, commonly used in specialized thermal engineering applications where thermochemical BTU units are specified.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical BTU system for precise heat density measurements, this unit became standard in specialized thermal engineering and research applications. It provides a precise measure for heat density using thermochemical BTU units.

Current Use

Used in specialized thermal engineering applications, thermochemical analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized thermal engineering applications.

Multiplier

11348.932

Offset

0

Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter

cal/cm²

Definition

The calorie (th) per square centimeter (cal/cm²) is a unit of heat density equal to approximately 41,840 joules per square meter. It represents the amount of heat energy per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering and solar energy applications where calorie units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for heat density measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and solar energy applications. It provides a practical measure for heat density using familiar calorie and centimeter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, solar energy analysis, and materials science applications where calorie units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in various engineering applications.

Multiplier

41840

Offset

0

BTU (th) per Square Foot to Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

BTU (th) per Square Foot [Btu/ft²] Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter [cal/cm²]
1 Btu/ft² 0.271246 cal/cm²
10 Btu/ft² 2.71246 cal/cm²
25 Btu/ft² 6.781149 cal/cm²
50 Btu/ft² 13.562299 cal/cm²
100 Btu/ft² 27.124598 cal/cm²
0 Btu/ft² 0E+0 cal/cm²
-10 Btu/ft² -2.71246 cal/cm²
-40 Btu/ft² -10.849839 cal/cm²