Joule per Second per Square Meter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion

Convert between Joule per Second per Square Meter and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot quickly and accurately.

J/(s·m²)
kcal/(h·ft²)

How to Convert Joule per Second per Square Meter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot

Conversion Formula

1 J/(s·m²) = 0.08 kcal/(h·ft²)
1 kcal/(h·ft²) = 12.518 J/(s·m²)

Example

Convert 15 J/(s·m²) to kcal/(h·ft²):

15 J/(s·m²) = 15 × 0.08 kcal/(h·ft²) = 1.198 kcal/(h·ft²)

Unit Information

Learn about the heat flux density units you're converting between

Joule per Second per Square Meter

J/(s·m²)

Definition

The joule per second per square meter (J/(s·m²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to one watt per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering and energy analysis applications where joule and second units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering and energy analysis applications where joule and second units are preferred, this unit became standard in energy system design and thermal analysis. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar energy and time units.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, energy analysis, and industrial applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in energy and industrial applications.

Multiplier

1

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

Joule per Second per Square Meter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion Table

Joule per Second per Square Meter [J/(s·m²)] Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot [kcal/(h·ft²)]
1 J/(s·m²) 0.079882 kcal/(h·ft²)
10 J/(s·m²) 0.798822 kcal/(h·ft²)
25 J/(s·m²) 1.997056 kcal/(h·ft²)
50 J/(s·m²) 3.994112 kcal/(h·ft²)
100 J/(s·m²) 7.988224 kcal/(h·ft²)
0 J/(s·m²) 0E+0 kcal/(h·ft²)
-10 J/(s·m²) -0.798822 kcal/(h·ft²)
-40 J/(s·m²) -3.195289 kcal/(h·ft²)

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