Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (th) 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 (th) 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 (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) 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 (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Inch 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) Inch per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 8.058235 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 80.58235 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 201.455875 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 402.91175 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 805.8235 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -80.58235 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -322.3294 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
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