Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) to CHU/(h·ft²·°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
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 Foot per Degree Celsius to CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)] | CHU per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [CHU/(h·ft²·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 2.204623 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 22.046226 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 25 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 55.115566 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 50 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 110.231131 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 100 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 220.462262 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| 0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0E+0 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| -10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -22.046226 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
| -40 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -88.184905 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) |
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