Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·m·°C) to Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·m·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.163 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 kilocalorie and hour units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where kilocalorie and hour units are more appropriate.
Current Use
Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.
Multiplier
1.163
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
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] | BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 8.063628 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 80.636277 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 201.590692 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 403.181385 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 806.36277 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -80.636277 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -322.545108 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
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