Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion
Convert between Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 W/(cm·°C) to Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F):
Unit Information
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Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius
W/(cm·°C)
Definition
The watt per centimeter per degree Celsius (W/(cm·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to 100 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 materials science and thermal engineering applications.
History/Origin
Developed as a practical unit for thermal conductivity measurements using centimeter and Celsius units, this unit became widely adopted in materials science and thermal engineering. It provides a convenient measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where centimeter and Celsius units are preferred over meter and kelvin units.
Current Use
Commonly used in materials science, thermal engineering, and research applications where centimeter and Celsius 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
100
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
Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit Conversion Table
| Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [W/(cm·°C)] | BTU (IT) Foot per Hour per Square Foot per Degree Fahrenheit [Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F)] |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(cm·°C) | 57.778932 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 10 W/(cm·°C) | 577.789317 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 25 W/(cm·°C) | 1444.473291 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 50 W/(cm·°C) | 2888.946583 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 100 W/(cm·°C) | 5777.893165 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| 0 W/(cm·°C) | 0E+0 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -10 W/(cm·°C) | -577.789317 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
| -40 W/(cm·°C) | -2311.157266 Btu·ft/(h·ft²·°F) |
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