Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion

Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius and BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.

kcal/(h·m²·°C)
Btu/(h·ft²·°F)

How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit

Conversion Formula

1 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 0.205 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
1 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) = 4.879 kcal/(h·m²·°C)

Example

Convert 15 kcal/(h·m²·°C) to Btu/(h·ft²·°F):

15 kcal/(h·m²·°C) = 15 × 0.205 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) = 3.074 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)

Unit Information

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Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius

kcal/(h·m²·°C)

Definition

The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 1.163 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.

History/Origin

Developed for HVAC and building thermal analysis applications where kilocalorie and hour 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 thermal and time units.

Current Use

Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications where kilocalorie and hour units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.

Multiplier

1.163

Offset

0

BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit

Btu/(h·ft²·°F)

Definition

The BTU (th) per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 5.674 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications where hour time units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for specialized thermochemical applications where hour time units are preferred, this unit became standard in thermochemical building thermal analysis and specialized HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for heat transfer coefficient using thermochemical BTU and hour units.

Current Use

Used in specialized thermochemical applications, thermochemical building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU and hour units are specified. It is essential for precise thermochemical calculations, specialized analysis, and specialized thermochemical applications.

Multiplier

5.674

Offset

0

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m²·°C)] BTU (th) per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu/(h·ft²·°F)]
1 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 0.204953 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
10 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 2.049532 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
25 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 5.12383 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
50 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 10.24766 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
100 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 20.495321 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
0 kcal/(h·m²·°C) 0E+0 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
-10 kcal/(h·m²·°C) -2.049532 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)
-40 kcal/(h·m²·°C) -8.198128 Btu/(h·ft²·°F)