Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot to Gram per Second per Square Meter Conversion

Convert between Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot and Gram per Second per Square Meter quickly and accurately.

kg/(h·ft²)
g/(s·m²)

How to Convert Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot to Gram per Second per Square Meter

Conversion Formula

1 kg/(h·ft²) = 2.99 g/(s·m²)
1 g/(s·m²) = 0.334 kg/(h·ft²)

Example

Convert 15 kg/(h·ft²) to g/(s·m²):

15 kg/(h·ft²) = 15 × 2.99 g/(s·m²) = 44.85 g/(s·m²)

Unit Information

Learn about the mass flux density units you're converting between

Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot

kg/(h·ft²)

Definition

The kilogram per hour per square foot is an imperial unit for mass flux density, representing the mass flow rate of one kilogram per hour through an area of one square foot. This unit combines metric mass units with imperial area units, commonly used in industries where mixed unit systems are prevalent or where equipment specifications use imperial measurements.

History/Origin

This unit emerged from the need to bridge metric and imperial measurement systems in international engineering projects and industrial applications. It became common in industries where equipment specifications use imperial units for area measurements while mass measurements follow metric standards, particularly in North American and some European industrial applications.

Current Use

Commonly used in North American chemical and process industries where equipment specifications use imperial units. It is employed in HVAC system design, industrial drying processes, and environmental monitoring where area measurements are in square feet. Also used in international projects where mixed unit systems are required for compatibility with existing equipment.

Multiplier

2.99

Offset

0

Gram per Second per Square Meter

g/(s·m²)

Definition

The gram per second per square meter is the SI base unit for mass flux density, representing the mass flow rate of one gram per second through an area of one square meter. This unit is fundamental in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer calculations, providing a standardized measure for quantifying how much mass passes through a given surface area per unit time.

History/Origin

The gram per second per square meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent base unit for mass flux density measurements. It evolved from the need to standardize mass transfer calculations in engineering and scientific applications, particularly in chemical engineering, environmental science, and fluid mechanics where precise mass flow measurements are critical.

Current Use

This unit is widely used in chemical engineering for reactor design, environmental engineering for pollution dispersion studies, and materials science for coating and deposition processes. It serves as the reference unit for calculating mass transfer coefficients, designing heat exchangers, and analyzing mass transport phenomena in various industrial and research applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot to Gram per Second per Square Meter Conversion Table

Kilogram per Hour per Square Foot [kg/(h·ft²)] Gram per Second per Square Meter [g/(s·m²)]
1 kg/(h·ft²) 2.989975 g/(s·m²)
10 kg/(h·ft²) 29.899751 g/(s·m²)
25 kg/(h·ft²) 74.749378 g/(s·m²)
50 kg/(h·ft²) 149.498756 g/(s·m²)
100 kg/(h·ft²) 298.997512 g/(s·m²)
0 kg/(h·ft²) 0E+0 g/(s·m²)
-10 kg/(h·ft²) -29.899751 g/(s·m²)
-40 kg/(h·ft²) -119.599005 g/(s·m²)