BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) to kW/(m·K):
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
Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin
kW/(m·K)
Definition
The kilowatt per meter per kelvin (kW/(m·K)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to 1000 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 high thermal conductivity materials and large-scale thermal systems.
History/Origin
Developed for measuring thermal conductivity of high-conductivity materials and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in industrial and engineering applications. It provides a convenient measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where kilowatt units are more appropriate than watt units.
Current Use
Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high thermal conductivity materials. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table
| BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] | Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin [kW/(m·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.001731 kW/(m·K) |
| 10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.017307 kW/(m·K) |
| 25 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.043268 kW/(m·K) |
| 50 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.086537 kW/(m·K) |
| 100 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.173073 kW/(m·K) |
| 0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 kW/(m·K) |
| -10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.017307 kW/(m·K) |
| -40 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.069229 kW/(m·K) |
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