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

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

kcal/(h·m²)
Btu/(h·ft²)

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

Conversion Formula

1 kcal/(h·m²) = 0.369 Btu/(h·ft²)
1 Btu/(h·ft²) = 2.711 kcal/(h·m²)

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(h·m²) to Btu/(h·ft²):

15 kcal/(h·m²) = 15 × 0.369 Btu/(h·ft²) = 5.534 Btu/(h·ft²)

Unit Information

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

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 (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 Meter to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter [kcal/(h·m²)] BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot [Btu/(h·ft²)]
1 kcal/(h·m²) 0.368916 Btu/(h·ft²)
10 kcal/(h·m²) 3.689158 Btu/(h·ft²)
25 kcal/(h·m²) 9.222894 Btu/(h·ft²)
50 kcal/(h·m²) 18.445789 Btu/(h·ft²)
100 kcal/(h·m²) 36.891578 Btu/(h·ft²)
0 kcal/(h·m²) 0E+0 Btu/(h·ft²)
-10 kcal/(h·m²) -3.689158 Btu/(h·ft²)
-40 kcal/(h·m²) -14.756631 Btu/(h·ft²)

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