BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion

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

Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
kcal/(h·m²·°C)

How to Convert BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) = 4.882 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
1 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 0.205 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)

Example

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

15 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) = 15 × 4.882 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 73.236 kcal/(h·m²·°C)

Unit Information

Learn about the heat transfer coefficient units you're converting between

BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit

Btu/(h·ft²·°F)

Definition

The BTU (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 5.678 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, 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 transfer coefficient 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

5.678

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

kcal/(h·m²·°C)

Definition

The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 1.163 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, 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 transfer coefficient using familiar thermal and time units.

Current Use

Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications where kilocalorie and hour units are preferred. 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 Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(h·ft²·°F)] Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m²·°C)]
1 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 4.882428 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 48.824276 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
25 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 122.060691 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
50 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 244.121382 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
100 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 488.242764 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
0 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) 0E+0 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
-10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) -48.824276 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
-40 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) -195.297105 kcal/(h·m²·°C)