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

It measures heat flux density as the rate of thermal energy transfer per second across one square foot of surface in Imperial units.

Why convert to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

This conversion helps interpret heat flux data in calorie-based units commonly used in laboratory tests, older literature, and specific engineering standards.

Is Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter an SI unit?

No, it is a non-SI unit used mainly in specialized contexts like laboratory testing and certain equipment calibrations.

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

Easily convert heat flux density values from Btu (th)/second/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter using this online unit converter designed for HVAC, building science, and laboratory applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts heat flux density values from Btu (th)/second/square foot, an Imperial unit measuring thermal energy transfer per second per square foot, into Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter, a unit expressing heat flow per hour per square centimeter based on International Table calories. It facilitates translation between units commonly used in engineering, building science, and laboratory testing.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in Btu (th)/second/square foot
Select the target unit as Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Click the convert button to get the equivalent heat flux density in calorie-based units
Review and apply the converted results according to your specific application

Key Features

Supports conversion of heat flux density units between Imperial and calorie-based measurements
Suitable for HVAC design, building energy calculations, fire safety testing, and laboratory analysis
Browser-based and easy to use without the need for additional software
Includes precise conversion rates based on established definitions

Examples

Convert 2 Btu (th)/second/square foot to get 1951.6649688756 Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Convert 0.5 Btu (th)/second/square foot to obtain 487.9162422189 Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Specifying heat transfer rates through building elements in HVAC and envelope energy modeling
Evaluating radiative heat loads in thermal system design using Imperial units
Reporting localized heat loss in laboratory tests on insulation materials
Comparing thermal loading on textiles or components in older engineering standards that use calorie units
Calibrating heat flux measuring instruments where calorie-based units are preferred

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm which unit system is required for your calculations to ensure consistency
Use this converter to translate data when working between Imperial and calorie-based unit systems
Verify converted values especially when dealing with different time and area scales due to the large conversion factor
Apply results carefully in standards and protocols where calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is the preferred unit

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and not widely used outside specialized fields
Pay close attention when converting to ensure consistency across unit systems
Differences in time and area bases of units require careful handling of conversion accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Btu (th)/second/square foot measure?: It measures heat flux density as the rate of thermal energy transfer per second across one square foot of surface in Imperial units.
Why convert to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?: This conversion helps interpret heat flux data in calorie-based units commonly used in laboratory tests, older literature, and specific engineering standards.
Is Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter an SI unit?: No, it is a non-SI unit used mainly in specialized contexts like laboratory testing and certain equipment calibrations.

Key Terminology

Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat transfer per unit area, describing how much thermal energy flows through a surface area per unit time.
Btu (th)/second/square foot: An Imperial unit of heat flux expressing thermal energy transferred per second across one square foot.
Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: A non-SI unit measuring heat flux as International Table calories transferred per hour across one square centimeter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does Btu (th)/second/square foot measure heat flux density in?

Watts per square meter

British thermal units per second per square foot

Calories per hour per square centimeter

Which field commonly uses Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

HVAC design

Laboratory thermal conductivity tests

Fire-exposure testing

What should you be cautious about when converting these units?

Large conversion factor and differing time-area bases

Cost of equipment to measure units

Color coding of heat flux values

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