Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot Conversion

Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot and BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot quickly and accurately.

kcal/(h·ft²)
Btu/(s·ft²)

How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot

Conversion Formula

1 kcal/(h·ft²) = 0.001 Btu/(s·ft²)
1 Btu/(s·ft²) = 906.578 kcal/(h·ft²)

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(h·ft²) to Btu/(s·ft²):

15 kcal/(h·ft²) = 15 × 0.001 Btu/(s·ft²) = 0.017 Btu/(s·ft²)

Unit Information

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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 Second per Square Foot

Btu/(s·ft²)

Definition

The BTU (th) per second per square foot (Btu/(s·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 11,349 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications where thermochemical BTU units are specified.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

11348.932

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot to BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot [kcal/(h·ft²)] BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot [Btu/(s·ft²)]
1 kcal/(h·ft²) 0.001103 Btu/(s·ft²)
10 kcal/(h·ft²) 0.01103 Btu/(s·ft²)
25 kcal/(h·ft²) 0.027576 Btu/(s·ft²)
50 kcal/(h·ft²) 0.055152 Btu/(s·ft²)
100 kcal/(h·ft²) 0.110305 Btu/(s·ft²)
0 kcal/(h·ft²) 0E+0 Btu/(s·ft²)
-10 kcal/(h·ft²) -0.01103 Btu/(s·ft²)
-40 kcal/(h·ft²) -0.044122 Btu/(s·ft²)

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