CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

CHU/(h·ft²·°C)
kcal/(h·m²·°C)

How to Convert CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 4.882 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
1 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 0.205 CHU/(h·ft²·°C)

Example

Convert 15 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) to kcal/(h·m²·°C):

15 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 15 × 4.882 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 73.236 kcal/(h·m²·°C)

Unit Information

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CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius

CHU/(h·ft²·°C)

Definition

The CHU per hour per square foot per degree Celsius (CHU/(h·ft²·°C)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 5.678 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, commonly used in specialized thermal engineering applications where CHU units are specified.

History/Origin

Developed for specialized thermal engineering applications where CHU units are specified, this unit became standard in specialized thermal analysis and research applications. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using CHU units.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

5.678

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

CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [CHU/(h·ft²·°C)] Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m²·°C)]
1 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 4.882428 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
10 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 48.824276 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
25 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 122.060691 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
50 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 244.121382 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
100 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 488.242764 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
0 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 0E+0 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
-10 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) -48.824276 kcal/(h·m²·°C)
-40 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) -195.297105 kcal/(h·m²·°C)