BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) to cal/(s·cm·°C):
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
Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius
cal/(s·cm·°C)
Definition
The calorie (IT) per second per centimeter per degree Celsius (cal/(s·cm·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 418.68 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 thermal engineering and materials science.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for thermal conductivity measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity using familiar calorie, centimeter, and Celsius units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research applications where calorie units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties of materials in various engineering applications.
Multiplier
418.68
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] | Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.004134 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.041338 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 25 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.103345 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 50 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.206689 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 100 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.413379 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| -10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.041338 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| -40 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.165352 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
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