What does 1 Btu (th)/hour/square foot represent?

It measures the rate of heat transfer per hour through one square foot, expressed in thermochemical British thermal units, commonly used in building science and HVAC.

When should I use calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter as a unit?

This unit is preferred in laboratory tests, older engineering references, or equipment calibration involving localized small-scale heat flux measurements.

Are there any limitations converting between these units?

Yes, calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and differences in scale between square foot and square centimeter may cause rounding errors or inconsistencies.

How to Convert from Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Learn to convert heat flux density values from Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter for applications in building science, HVAC design, and laboratory testing.

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Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter Conversion Table

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Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables the transformation of heat flux density measurements from Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter. These units represent heat transfer rate per unit area used in various scientific and engineering contexts including building envelope analysis and material testing.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in Btu (th)/hour/square foot
Select the target unit as Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Initiate the conversion to view the result instantly

Key Features

Converts heat flux density values between Btu (th)/hour/square foot and Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Supports unit translation for building science, HVAC, and laboratory thermal testing
Based on precise conversion rate: 1 Btu (th)/hour/square foot = 0.271064579 Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

Convert 5 Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: 5 × 0.271064579 = 1.355322895 Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Convert 10 Btu (th)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: 10 × 0.271064579 = 2.71064579 Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Estimating heat loss or gain through windows, walls, and roofs in building envelopes
Calculating HVAC loads based on heat transfer through structural elements
Performing thermal conductivity or insulation tests in laboratory environments
Specifying heat flux in older engineering literature and equipment calibration
Comparing localized thermal effects on materials or textiles

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent definitions of thermochemical Btu when converting values
Verify surface area units to avoid errors when switching between square foot and square centimeter
Use the converter to facilitate comparisons between building-scale and laboratory-scale heat flux measurements
Be aware of the non-SI nature of calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter and consider SI units for international consistency

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and less prevalent in modern global applications
Conversion accuracy relies on precise area measurement and consistent heat unit standards
Converting between vastly different surface area scales can introduce rounding or scale errors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 Btu (th)/hour/square foot represent?: It measures the rate of heat transfer per hour through one square foot, expressed in thermochemical British thermal units, commonly used in building science and HVAC.
When should I use calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter as a unit?: This unit is preferred in laboratory tests, older engineering references, or equipment calibration involving localized small-scale heat flux measurements.
Are there any limitations converting between these units?: Yes, calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and differences in scale between square foot and square centimeter may cause rounding errors or inconsistencies.

Key Terminology

Btu (th)/hour/square foot: A heat flux density unit indicating the heat transfer of one thermochemical British thermal unit per hour through one square foot.
Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: A non-SI heat flux density unit measuring heat transferred per hour in International Table calories across one square centimeter.
Heat Flux Density: A measurement of the rate of heat transfer per unit area over time.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which area unit is paired with Btu (th)/hour in this conversion?

Square meter

Square foot

Square centimeter

What is the conversion factor from Btu (th)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

0.17

0.271064579

3.1546

In which fields is calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter typically used?

Building HVAC design

Laboratory thermal testing

Energy-code compliance

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