Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

cal/(s·cm²·°C)
kcal/(h·ft²·°C)

How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 3344.509 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) = 0 cal/(s·cm²·°C)

Example

Convert 15 cal/(s·cm²·°C) to kcal/(h·ft²·°C):

15 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 15 × 3344.509 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) = 50167.642 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)

Unit Information

Learn about the heat transfer coefficient units you're converting between

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

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

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

Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)] Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)]
1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 3344.509439 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 33445.094388 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
25 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 83612.73597 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
50 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 167225.471941 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
100 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 334450.943882 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
0 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 0E+0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
-10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -33445.094388 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
-40 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -133780.377553 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)