Kilowatt per Square Meter to BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion

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

kW/m²
Btu/(h·ft²)

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

Conversion Formula

1 kW/m² = 316.998 Btu/(h·ft²)
1 Btu/(h·ft²) = 0.003 kW/m²

Example

Convert 15 kW/m² to Btu/(h·ft²):

15 kW/m² = 15 × 316.998 Btu/(h·ft²) = 4754.975 Btu/(h·ft²)

Unit Information

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

Kilowatt per Square Meter

kW/m²

Definition

The kilowatt per square meter (kW/m²) is a unit of heat flux density equal to 1000 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used for high heat flux applications and large-scale thermal systems where kilowatt units are more appropriate.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring high heat flux densities in industrial and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in power generation and industrial thermal analysis. It provides a convenient measure for heat flux density in contexts where kilowatt units are more appropriate than watt units.

Current Use

Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high heat flux densities. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot

Btu/(h·ft²)

Definition

The BTU (IT) per hour per square foot (Btu/(h·ft²)) is an imperial unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 3.155 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time 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 imperial and hour units.

Current Use

Commonly used in building thermal analysis, HVAC system design, and thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building applications.

Multiplier

3.155

Offset

0

Kilowatt per Square Meter to BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion Table

Kilowatt per Square Meter [kW/m²] BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot [Btu/(h·ft²)]
1 kW/m² 316.998331 Btu/(h·ft²)
10 kW/m² 3169.983306 Btu/(h·ft²)
25 kW/m² 7924.958266 Btu/(h·ft²)
50 kW/m² 15849.916531 Btu/(h·ft²)
100 kW/m² 31699.833062 Btu/(h·ft²)
0 kW/m² 0E+0 Btu/(h·ft²)
-10 kW/m² -3169.983306 Btu/(h·ft²)
-40 kW/m² -12679.933225 Btu/(h·ft²)

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