BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) to Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) foot per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.731 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal applications where hour units are preferred over second units, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design in the United States. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where hour units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications in the United States. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
1.731
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) inch per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 0.144 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used for low thermal conductivity materials and insulation applications.
History/Origin
Developed for measuring thermal conductivity of low-conductivity materials and insulation applications, this unit became standard in building insulation and thermal analysis in the United States. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where inch and hour units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in building insulation analysis, thermal insulation design, and energy efficiency applications in the United States. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and insulation applications.
Multiplier
0.144
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] | BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 12 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 120 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 300 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 600 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 1200 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -120 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -480 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
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