CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

CHU/(h·ft²·°C)
W/(m²·°C)

How to Convert CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 5.678 W/(m²·°C)
1 W/(m²·°C) = 0.176 CHU/(h·ft²·°C)

Example

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

15 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 15 × 5.678 W/(m²·°C) = 85.174 W/(m²·°C)

Unit Information

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

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

Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

W/(m²·°C)

Definition

The watt per square meter per degree Celsius (W/(m²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to one watt 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 the Celsius temperature scale is preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering applications where the Celsius temperature scale is preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar Celsius temperature units.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, HVAC system design, and building thermal analysis applications where the Celsius temperature scale is preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in engineering applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [CHU/(h·ft²·°C)] Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius [W/(m²·°C)]
1 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 5.678263 W/(m²·°C)
10 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 56.782633 W/(m²·°C)
25 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 141.956584 W/(m²·°C)
50 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 283.913167 W/(m²·°C)
100 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 567.826334 W/(m²·°C)
0 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) 0E+0 W/(m²·°C)
-10 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) -56.782633 W/(m²·°C)
-40 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) -227.130534 W/(m²·°C)