Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter to BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter and BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter to BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·m²) to Btu/(s·ft²):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter
kcal/(h·m²)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter (kcal/(h·m²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 1.163 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal analysis applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal analysis applications where kilocalorie and hour 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 thermal and time units.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
1.163
Offset
0
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
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter to BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter [kcal/(h·m²)] | BTU (IT) per Second per Square Foot [Btu/(s·ft²)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m²) | 0.000102 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m²) | 0.001024 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m²) | 0.00256 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m²) | 0.00512 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m²) | 0.010241 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m²) | 0E+0 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m²) | -0.001024 Btu/(s·ft²) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m²) | -0.004096 Btu/(s·ft²) |
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