Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·m·°C) to Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·m·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (th) per hour per meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.162 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 thermochemical HVAC applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for HVAC and building thermal applications, this unit became standard in thermochemical building analysis and specialized HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for thermal conductivity using thermochemical calorie units.
Current Use
Used in thermochemical HVAC applications, specialized building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized building thermal applications.
Multiplier
1.162
Offset
0
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
Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] | BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.67152 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 6.715196 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 16.78799 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 33.575979 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 67.151958 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -6.715196 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -26.860783 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
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