Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and BTU (th) Foot 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 (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cal/(s·cm·°C) to Btu·ft/(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 (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
Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)] | BTU (th) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 242.07072 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 2420.707203 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 6051.768008 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 12103.536016 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 24207.072033 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 cal/(s·cm·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 cal/(s·cm·°C) | -2420.707203 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 cal/(s·cm·°C) | -9682.828813 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
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