BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
cal/(s·cm²·°C)

How to Convert BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) = 0.488 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 2.05 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)

Example

Convert 15 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) to cal/(s·cm²·°C):

15 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) = 15 × 0.488 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 7.319 cal/(s·cm²·°C)

Unit Information

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BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit

Btu/(s·ft²·°F)

Definition

The BTU (th) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(s·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 20,428 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 thermochemical BTU units are specified.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical BTU system for precise heat transfer coefficient measurements, this unit became standard in specialized thermochemical thermal analysis and research applications. It provides a precise measure for heat transfer coefficient using thermochemical BTU units.

Current Use

Used in specialized thermochemical applications, thermochemical thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU units are specified. It is essential for precise thermochemical calculations, specialized analysis, and specialized thermochemical applications.

Multiplier

20428.077

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 Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(s·ft²·°F)] Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)]
1 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 0.487916 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
10 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 4.879162 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
25 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 12.197906 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
50 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 24.395812 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
100 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 48.791624 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
0 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) 0E+0 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
-10 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) -4.879162 cal/(s·cm²·°C)
-40 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) -19.51665 cal/(s·cm²·°C)