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

It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area using International Table calories over one minute across one square centimeter.

What is the equivalent of 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter in Btu (IT)/second/square foot?

1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals 0.0614448431 Btu (IT)/second/square foot.

In which applications is this conversion commonly used?

This conversion is used in thermal testing, fire-resistance evaluations, solar energy experiments, biomedical heating tests, and high-temperature furnace operations.

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

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter to Btu (IT) per second per square foot with this easy-to-use unit converter tool. Understand the conversion formula, use cases, and key features of this thermal unit conversion.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform heat flux density measurements from calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter to Btu (IT) per second per square foot. It facilitates accurate comparisons of thermal power per unit area across different measurement systems commonly used in thermal testing and industrial applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter in the input field
Select the target unit Btu (IT)/second/square foot from the options
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent heat flux density value
Review the result along with example calculations to verify correctness

Key Features

Converts heat flux density between calorie (IT)/minute/cm² and Btu (IT)/second/ft² units
Based on established international standards for thermal measurement
Supports applications in fire testing, solar energy experiments, and biomedical heating
Easy browser-based interface requiring no installation
Provides direct conversion formula and example calculations

Examples

10 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals 0.614448431 Btu (IT)/second/square foot
50 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals 3.072242155 Btu (IT)/second/square foot

Common Use Cases

Specifying surface heat-transfer rates in thermal analysis of materials and coatings
Quantifying radiant heat exposure in solar collector and simulator experiments
Evaluating extreme radiative heat fluxes in fire testing and fire-resistance assessments
Assessing localized heat loads in high-temperature furnace, laser, or plasma experiments
Characterizing thermal protection materials with concentrated thermal flux measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent units for surface area and time when performing conversions
Use this tool for steady-state heat flux conditions to maintain accuracy
Consult standard definitions for calorie (IT) and Btu (IT) to understand the context of values
Compare converted values carefully when evaluating experimental results across unit systems

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady-state heat flux without transient effects
Minor discrepancies may occur due to variations in international measurement standards
Inconsistent area or time bases in input data can cause incorrect results

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter measure?: It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area using International Table calories over one minute across one square centimeter.
What is the equivalent of 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter in Btu (IT)/second/square foot?: 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals 0.0614448431 Btu (IT)/second/square foot.
In which applications is this conversion commonly used?: This conversion is used in thermal testing, fire-resistance evaluations, solar energy experiments, biomedical heating tests, and high-temperature furnace operations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit measuring International Table calories transferred per minute across one square centimeter of surface area.
Btu (IT)/second/square foot: A non-SI heat flux density unit describing British thermal units transferred per second over one square foot.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter represent?

Thermal energy per second per square foot

Heat flux density measured over one square centimeter and one minute

Electrical power over a square meter

What is the conversion rate from calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter to Btu (IT)/second/square foot?

0.0614448431

1.13565 × 10^4

697.8

Which of the following is a typical use case for converting these units?

Assessing heat transfer in thermal testing labs

Measuring electrical resistance

Calculating fluid velocity

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