BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilowatt per Square Meter Conversion
Convert between BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot and Kilowatt per Square Meter quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilowatt per Square Meter
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(h·ft²) to kW/m²:
Unit Information
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BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot
Btu/(h·ft²)
Definition
The BTU (IT) per hour per square foot (Btu/(h·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 3.155 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time units are preferred.
History/Origin
Developed for building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar imperial and hour units.
Current Use
Commonly used in building thermal analysis, HVAC system design, and thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building applications.
Multiplier
3.155
Offset
0
Kilowatt per Square Meter
kW/m²
Definition
The kilowatt per square meter (kW/m²) is a unit of heat flux density equal to 1000 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used for high heat flux applications and large-scale thermal systems where kilowatt units are more appropriate.
History/Origin
Developed for measuring high heat flux densities in industrial and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in power generation and industrial thermal analysis. It provides a convenient measure for heat flux density in contexts where kilowatt units are more appropriate than watt units.
Current Use
Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high heat flux densities. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilowatt per Square Meter Conversion Table
| BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot [Btu/(h·ft²)] | Kilowatt per Square Meter [kW/m²] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.003155 kW/m² |
| 10 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.031546 kW/m² |
| 25 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.078865 kW/m² |
| 50 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.15773 kW/m² |
| 100 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.315459 kW/m² |
| 0 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0E+0 kW/m² |
| -10 Btu/(h·ft²) | -0.031546 kW/m² |
| -40 Btu/(h·ft²) | -0.126184 kW/m² |
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