Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius and Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) to J/(s·m²·K):
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
Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin
J/(s·m²·K)
Definition
The joule per second per square meter per Kelvin (J/(s·m²·K)) 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 joule and second units are preferred.
History/Origin
Developed for thermal engineering applications where joule and second units are preferred, this unit became standard in energy system design and thermal analysis. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar energy and time units.
Current Use
Widely used in thermal engineering, energy analysis, and industrial applications where joule and second units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in energy and industrial applications.
Multiplier
1
Offset
0
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius to Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·ft²·°C)] | Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin [J/(s·m²·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 12.518428 J/(s·m²·K) |
| 10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 125.184278 J/(s·m²·K) |
| 25 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 312.960696 J/(s·m²·K) |
| 50 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 625.921391 J/(s·m²·K) |
| 100 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 1251.842782 J/(s·m²·K) |
| 0 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | 0E+0 J/(s·m²·K) |
| -10 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -125.184278 J/(s·m²·K) |
| -40 kcal/(h·ft²·°C) | -500.737113 J/(s·m²·K) |
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