BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter Conversion

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

Btu/(s·ft²)
cal/(s·cm²)

How to Convert BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 Btu/(s·ft²) = 0.271 cal/(s·cm²)
1 cal/(s·cm²) = 3.687 Btu/(s·ft²)

Example

Convert 15 Btu/(s·ft²) to cal/(s·cm²):

15 Btu/(s·ft²) = 15 × 0.271 cal/(s·cm²) = 4.069 cal/(s·cm²)

Unit Information

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BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot

Btu/(s·ft²)

Definition

The BTU (IT) per second per square foot (Btu/(s·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 11,357 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the imperial system for heat flux density measurements, this unit became standard in the United States for thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar imperial units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in imperial unit systems.

Multiplier

11356.527

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter

cal/(s·cm²)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per second per square centimeter (cal/(s·cm²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 41,868 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science applications where calorie units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for heat flux density measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar calorie, second, and centimeter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research 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

41868

Offset

0

BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

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

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