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

It measures the rate of heat flow per unit area based on one International Table calorie transferred per minute across one square centimeter.

Why convert to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?

This unit is used in historical and some engineering contexts, especially for solar irradiance and small-scale heat flux measurements, allowing compatibility with older data.

Are calorie (IT) and calorie (th) the same unit?

No, they differ slightly in energy content due to the definitions: International Table versus thermochemical calorie.

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

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter with detailed conversion explanation, examples, and use cases.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform heat flux density values measured in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter into calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter. It is designed to help align different measurement units used in thermal testing and related fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.
Select the target unit as calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent heat flux density in the new unit.
Use the provided examples to verify your conversions if needed.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density values between two specific calorie-based units.
Provides clear conversion formula and numerical examples.
Supports applications in thermal testing, solar energy research, and biomedical engineering.
Offers compatibility with historical and engineering data formats.
Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required.

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter converts to approximately 120.08 calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter.
0.5 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter converts to approximately 30.02 calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Specifying surface heat-transfer rates in material and coating thermal testing.
Analyzing solar irradiance or insolation data reported in historical engineering literature.
Conducting biomedical tests involving localized skin heating or burn assessments.
Performing calorimetry and small-area heat flux measurements in laboratories.
Correlating calorimetric data across different heat flux density units.

Tips & Best Practices

Always ensure precise input values for time and surface area to improve conversion reliability.
Be aware of the difference between International Table and thermochemical calorie definitions.
Use conversions to align datasets from different historical or engineering sources for consistency.
Double-check results with example calculations if available.
Consider the context of measurements to select the appropriate target unit.

Limitations

Variation in calorie definitions (International Table vs thermochemical) causes slight differences in energy content.
Conversion depends on accurate measurement of timing and surface area parameters.
Direct equivalence may be affected by these underlying unit definition discrepancies.
Measurement errors may influence conversion accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter measure?: It measures the rate of heat flow per unit area based on one International Table calorie transferred per minute across one square centimeter.
Why convert to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?: This unit is used in historical and some engineering contexts, especially for solar irradiance and small-scale heat flux measurements, allowing compatibility with older data.
Are calorie (IT) and calorie (th) the same unit?: No, they differ slightly in energy content due to the definitions: International Table versus thermochemical calorie.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT): An International Table calorie representing energy transferred as heat, equal to 4.1868 joules.
Calorie (th): A thermochemical calorie used for heat energy measurement, differing slightly from the International Table calorie.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, measured in units such as calories per minute or hour per square centimeter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement does calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter represent?

Pressure per unit area

Heat flux density rate

Electrical power density

Why might you convert from calorie (IT)/minute/cm² to calorie (th)/hour/cm²?

To change from metric to imperial units

To align measurements with historical or engineering data

To measure volume instead of heat flux

What affects the accuracy of conversions between these units?

Surface roughness

Measurement precision of time and area

Color of the surface

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