What does calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter measure?

It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, using International Table calories delivered per hour across one square centimetre.

Can this conversion be used for total heat or power?

No, this conversion applies specifically to heat flux density, not to total heat or power amounts.

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

Q: Why convert calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter to horsepower/square foot?

Converting allows translation of heat flux data from older, calorie-based units into mechanical power per area units commonly used in industrial thermal applications.

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter to horsepower/square foot using a simple and precise unit conversion method.

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

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

This tool converts heat flux density measurements from calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter to horsepower/square foot. It helps translate older calorie-based units used in laboratory or small-scale contexts into industrially relevant mechanical horsepower per area units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter
Select the unit to convert from and to (calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter to horsepower/square foot)
Use the provided conversion formula or factor to obtain the value in horsepower/square foot
Review and apply the converted value in your thermal analysis or reporting

Key Features

Converts heat flux density units between calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter and horsepower/square foot
Supports non-SI units used in thermal engineering applications
Provides a clear conversion factor and formula for accurate calculations
Ideal for engineers, researchers, and technicians working in thermal system design and testing

Examples

10 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter converts to approximately 0.014489 horsepower/square foot
50 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter converts to approximately 0.072446 horsepower/square foot

Common Use Cases

Converting laboratory heat flux measurements for material insulation tests into industrial formats
Rating burner or furnace heat input per grate area in combustion equipment
Specifying radiant or convective heat flux during fire or materials exposure testing
Describing concentrated heater or solar power density on target surfaces in thermal design

Tips & Best Practices

Always double-check units when converting between calorie-based and horsepower-based heat flux densities
Use the precise conversion factor 0.0014489239 to maintain accuracy
Consider the context of your measurement to ensure appropriate unit use
Avoid mixing SI and non-SI units without clear conversions to prevent errors

Limitations

Non-SI units involved may cause confusion if not carefully handled
Small heat flux values in calories translate to very small horsepower per square foot values, requiring attention to numerical precision
This conversion is valid only for heat flux density, not total heat or power quantities

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter measure?: It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, using International Table calories delivered per hour across one square centimetre.
Why convert calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter to horsepower/square foot?: Converting allows translation of heat flux data from older, calorie-based units into mechanical power per area units commonly used in industrial thermal applications.
Can this conversion be used for total heat or power?: No, this conversion applies specifically to heat flux density, not to total heat or power amounts.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: A unit measuring heat transfer rate per area using International Table calories over one square centimetre per hour.
Horsepower/square foot: A unit expressing mechanical power delivered or removed per unit area in square feet, used for heat flux density.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer through a surface per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity does calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter measure?

Volume

Heat flux density

Mass

What is the unit horsepower/square foot used to express?

Mechanical power per area

Heat flux density

Electrical current

Why should numerical care be taken when converting between these units?

Because horsepower values are always larger than calories

Because small heat fluxes in calories equal very small horsepower fractions

Because the units measure different physical quantities

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