Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) to cal/(s·cm²·°C):
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
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 to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)] | Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0.000299 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0.00299 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 25 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0.007475 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 50 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0.01495 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 100 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0.0299 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| 0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0E+0 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| -10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -0.00299 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
| -40 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -0.01196 cal/(s·cm²·°C) |
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