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

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

cal/(s·cm²·°C)
Btu/(s·ft²·°F)

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

Conversion Formula

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

Example

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

15 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 15 × 2.05 Btu/(s·ft²·°F) = 30.743 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)

Unit Information

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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

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 to BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table

Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)] BTU (th) per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(s·ft²·°F)]
1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 2.049532 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 20.495321 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
25 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 51.238302 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
50 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 102.476605 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
100 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 204.95321 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
0 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 0E+0 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
-10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -20.495321 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)
-40 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -81.981284 Btu/(s·ft²·°F)