Permeability (0°C) to Permeability Inches (23°C) Conversion
Convert between Permeability (0°C) and Permeability Inches (23°C) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Permeability (0°C) to Permeability Inches (23°C)
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 perm (0°C) to perm·in (23°C):
Unit Information
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Permeability (0°C)
perm (0°C)
Definition
The permeability at 0°C is a traditional unit of permeability used in building materials and textiles, representing the vapor transmission rate through a material at 0 degrees Celsius. It is commonly used in the construction industry for measuring moisture vapor transmission.
History/Origin
The permeability at 0°C was developed in the building materials industry as a practical unit for measuring moisture vapor transmission through construction materials. It became standardized for comparing the breathability of different building materials and textiles.
Current Use
Permeability at 0°C is extensively used in the construction industry, textile manufacturing, and building materials testing where moisture control and vapor transmission are critical for material performance and building envelope design.
Multiplier
6E-11
Offset
0
Permeability Inches (23°C)
perm·in (23°C)
Definition
The permeability inches at 23°C is a unit of permeability used in the US building industry, representing the vapor transmission rate through a material at 23 degrees Celsius per inch of thickness. It provides a thickness-normalized measure at room temperature conditions.
History/Origin
The permeability inches at 23°C was established as a standard reference temperature for thickness-normalized permeability measurements in the US building industry, providing more practical data for typical building conditions than 0°C measurements.
Current Use
Permeability inches at 23°C is widely used in US building codes, HVAC design, and construction specifications where room temperature conditions and thickness-normalized values are essential for proper material selection and building performance evaluation.
Multiplier
1E-12
Offset
0
Permeability (0°C) to Permeability Inches (23°C) Conversion Table
| Permeability (0°C) [perm (0°C)] | Permeability Inches (23°C) [perm·in (23°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 perm (0°C) | 39.206395 perm·in (23°C) |
| 10 perm (0°C) | 392.063949 perm·in (23°C) |
| 25 perm (0°C) | 980.159872 perm·in (23°C) |
| 50 perm (0°C) | 1960.319745 perm·in (23°C) |
| 100 perm (0°C) | 3920.639489 perm·in (23°C) |
| 0 perm (0°C) | 0E+0 perm·in (23°C) |
| -10 perm (0°C) | -392.063949 perm·in (23°C) |
| -40 perm (0°C) | -1568.255796 perm·in (23°C) |
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