BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit and BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) to Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (th) foot per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.730 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 specialized HVAC applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical BTU system for HVAC and building thermal applications, this unit became standard in specialized building thermal analysis and thermochemical HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for thermal conductivity using thermochemical BTU units.
Current Use
Used in specialized HVAC applications, thermochemical building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical BTU units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized building thermal applications.
Multiplier
1.73
Offset
0
BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)
Definition
The BTU (IT) inch per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit (Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)) is an imperial unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 519.22 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 applications in the United States.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the imperial system for thermal conductivity measurements, this unit became standard in the United States for thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity using familiar imperial units.
Current Use
Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and HVAC applications in the United States where imperial units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in imperial unit systems.
Multiplier
519.22
Offset
0
BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit to BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] | BTU (IT) Inch per Second per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.003331 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.033311 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 25 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.083278 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 50 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.166555 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 100 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0.33311 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| 0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| -10 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.033311 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
| -40 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) | -0.133244 Btu·in/(s·ft²·°F) |
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