BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(h·ft²) to kcal/(h·ft²):
Unit Information
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BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot
Btu/(h·ft²)
Definition
The BTU (th) per hour per square foot (Btu/(h·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 3.152 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications where hour time units are preferred.
History/Origin
Developed for specialized thermochemical applications where hour time units are preferred, this unit became standard in thermochemical building thermal analysis and specialized HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for heat flux density using thermochemical BTU and hour units.
Current Use
Used in specialized thermochemical applications, thermochemical building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU and hour units are specified. It is essential for precise thermochemical calculations, specialized analysis, and specialized thermochemical applications.
Multiplier
3.152
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot
kcal/(h·ft²)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot (kcal/(h·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 12.52 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal analysis applications in the United States.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal analysis applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred, this unit became standard in American building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar imperial thermal units.
Current Use
Commonly used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in imperial unit systems.
Multiplier
12.518
Offset
0
BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion Table
| BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot [Btu/(h·ft²)] | Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot [kcal/(h·ft²)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0.251827 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| 10 Btu/(h·ft²) | 2.518272 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| 25 Btu/(h·ft²) | 6.295681 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| 50 Btu/(h·ft²) | 12.591362 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| 100 Btu/(h·ft²) | 25.182723 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| 0 Btu/(h·ft²) | 0E+0 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| -10 Btu/(h·ft²) | -2.518272 kcal/(h·ft²) |
| -40 Btu/(h·ft²) | -10.073089 kcal/(h·ft²) |
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