Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cal/(s·cm·°C) to Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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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) 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
Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)] | BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 2902.905972 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 29029.059719 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 72572.649297 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 145145.298595 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 290290.597189 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 cal/(s·cm·°C) | -29029.059719 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 cal/(s·cm·°C) | -116116.238876 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
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