BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) to kcal/(h·m²·°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
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 (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| BTU (th) 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) | 4.879162 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| 10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 48.791624 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| 25 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 121.979061 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| 50 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 243.958121 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| 100 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 487.916242 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| 0 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| -10 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | -48.791624 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
| -40 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) | -195.166497 kcal/(h·m²·°C) |
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