BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) to cal/(s·cm²·°C):
Unit Information
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BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (th) per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 5.674 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, 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 transfer coefficient 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
5.674
Offset
0
Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius
cal/(s·cm²·°C)
Definition
The calorie (IT) per second per square centimeter per degree Celsius (cal/(s·cm²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 41,868 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, commonly used in thermal engineering applications where calorie units are preferred.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for heat transfer coefficient measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar calorie, second, centimeter, and Celsius units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research applications where calorie units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in various engineering applications.
Multiplier
41868
Offset
0
BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(h·ft²·°F)] | Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.000136 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.001355 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 25 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.003388 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 50 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.006777 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 100 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.013553 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 0 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| -10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.001355 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| -40 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.005421 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
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