Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) to Btu/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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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 (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(h·ft²·°F)) 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 building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time units are preferred.
History/Origin
Developed for building thermal analysis and HVAC applications where hour time 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 imperial and hour units.
Current Use
Commonly used in building thermal analysis, HVAC system design, and thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building applications.
Multiplier
5.678
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)] | BTU (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 2.204623 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 22.046226 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 55.115566 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 110.231131 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 220.462262 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0E+0 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -22.046226 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -88.184905 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) |
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