What does Btu (IT)/second/square foot measure?

It measures thermal power transferred per second across one square foot of area using the British thermal unit (International Table).

Where is calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter commonly used?

It is used to quantify heat flux in solar heat testing, biomedical skin exposure experiments, and material surface heat transfer studies.

Why is careful calculation important when converting these units?

Because of differences in time scales and unit sizes, incorrect conversions can lead to errors in heat flux density reporting.

How to Convert from Btu (IT)/second/square foot to Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter?

Learn how to convert heat flux density units from Btu (IT)/second/square foot to Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter with this easy-to-use converter. Perfect for fire testing, solar energy research, and biomedical applications.

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Btu (IT)/second/square foot to Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts heat flux density values from Btu (IT) per second per square foot to calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter, enabling users to translate measurements between units commonly used in thermal testing and biomedical studies.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in Btu (IT)/second/square foot
Select the target unit as calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter
Click convert to see the equivalent heat flux density in the new unit
Use the provided conversion rate and formula for reference

Key Features

Converts heat flux density between Btu (IT)/second/square foot and calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter
Supports unit translation for applications in fire testing, solar energy, and biomedical research
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring complex knowledge
Provides clear examples to assist understanding of conversion process

Examples

2 Btu (IT)/second/square foot equals 32.5495175722 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter
0.5 Btu (IT)/second/square foot equals 8.13737939305 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Reporting extreme radiative heat fluxes in fire-resistance evaluations
Quantifying radiant heat exposure in solar collector experiments
Describing localized heat flux for skin heating or electronic component testing
Specifying heat loads in high-temperature furnace or plasma heating studies

Tips & Best Practices

Verify units carefully before conversion due to differences in time and surface area scales
Ensure use of standardized definitions for Btu (IT) and calorie (IT) for consistent results
Double-check converted values especially when reporting for safety or research compliance

Limitations

Differences in unit time intervals (seconds vs minutes) require cautious calculations
Both units are non-SI and approximations to SI units can cause slight variations
Accuracy depends on consistent use of official Btu (IT) and calorie (IT) definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Btu (IT)/second/square foot measure?: It measures thermal power transferred per second across one square foot of area using the British thermal unit (International Table).
Where is calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter commonly used?: It is used to quantify heat flux in solar heat testing, biomedical skin exposure experiments, and material surface heat transfer studies.
Why is careful calculation important when converting these units?: Because of differences in time scales and unit sizes, incorrect conversions can lead to errors in heat flux density reporting.

Key Terminology

Btu (IT)/second/square foot: A non-SI heat flux density unit representing energy transfer per second across one square foot using the British thermal unit (International Table).
Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit measuring energy transferred per minute across one square centimeter using the International Table calorie.
Heat Flux Density: A measurement of the rate of thermal energy transfer per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit Btu (IT)/second/square foot represent?

Energy per minute across square centimeter

Thermal power per second across square foot

Heat flow per hour across square meter

Which field commonly uses calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter?

Fire-resistance testing

Biomedical skin heating studies

High-temperature furnace heating

What is a key limitation when converting between these units?

Different scales and time intervals must be considered

One unit is in SI and the other is not

Conversion is only approximate due to unknown factors

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