BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) to kcal/(h·ft²·°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
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·ft²·°C)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 12.52 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 in the United States.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal analysis applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred, this unit became standard in American building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar imperial thermal units.
Current Use
Commonly used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in imperial unit systems.
Multiplier
12.518
Offset
0
BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(s·ft²·°F)] | Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 1631.840477 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 10 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 16318.404774 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 25 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 40796.011934 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 50 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 81592.023869 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 100 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 163184.047738 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 0 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| -10 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | -16318.404774 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
| -40 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) | -65273.619095 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) |
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