Watt per Square Centimeter to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion

Convert between Watt per Square Centimeter and BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot quickly and accurately.

W/cm²
Btu/(h·ft²)

How to Convert Watt per Square Centimeter to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot

Conversion Formula

1 W/cm² = 3172.105 Btu/(h·ft²)
1 Btu/(h·ft²) = 0 W/cm²

Example

Convert 15 W/cm² to Btu/(h·ft²):

15 W/cm² = 15 × 3172.105 Btu/(h·ft²) = 47581.571 Btu/(h·ft²)

Unit Information

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

Watt per Square Centimeter

W/cm²

Definition

The watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) is a unit of heat flux density equal to 10,000 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used for high heat flux applications and small-scale thermal systems where centimeter units are more appropriate.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring high heat flux densities in small-scale thermal systems and research applications, this unit became standard in materials science and thermal research. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density in contexts where centimeter units are more appropriate than meter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in materials science, thermal research, and small-scale thermal systems for measuring high heat flux densities. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in research applications.

Multiplier

10000

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

Watt per Square Centimeter to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot Conversion Table

Watt per Square Centimeter [W/cm²] BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot [Btu/(h·ft²)]
1 W/cm² 3172.10471 Btu/(h·ft²)
10 W/cm² 31721.0471 Btu/(h·ft²)
25 W/cm² 79302.617751 Btu/(h·ft²)
50 W/cm² 158605.235502 Btu/(h·ft²)
100 W/cm² 317210.471003 Btu/(h·ft²)
0 W/cm² 0E+0 Btu/(h·ft²)
-10 W/cm² -31721.0471 Btu/(h·ft²)
-40 W/cm² -126884.188401 Btu/(h·ft²)

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