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.

kcal/(h·ft²·°C)
CHU/(h·ft²·°C)

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

1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) = 2.205 CHU/(h·ft²·°C)
1 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 0.454 kcal/(h·ft²·°C)

Example

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

15 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) = 15 × 2.205 CHU/(h·ft²·°C) = 33.069 CHU/(h·ft²·°C)

Unit Information

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

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)