What Is This Tool?
This tool converts heat flux density measurements from calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter to erg per hour per square millimeter, facilitating conversion between SI-based and CGS-based units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter
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Select the target unit erg/hour/square millimeter
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Click the convert button to get the result in the desired unit
Key Features
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Converts heat flux density units between calorie (IT)/minute/cm² and erg/hour/mm²
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Utilizes established conversion rates based on standard definitions
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Suitable for thermal testing, biomedical applications, and microelectronics
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Examples
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2 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter = 50241600.005784 erg/hour/square millimeter
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0.5 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter = 12560400.001446 erg/hour/square millimeter
Common Use Cases
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Specifying surface heat-transfer rates in thermal testing of materials or coatings
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Quantifying radiant heat exposure in solar energy and biomedical experiments
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Characterizing microelectronic components or sensors on a per square millimeter basis
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Comparing historical or astrophysical radiative flux data in CGS units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent use of units for accurate comparison between datasets
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Verify that the data uses the International Table calorie definition
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Consider spatial heat flux variations as unit conversion assumes uniform distribution
Limitations
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Large differences in unit scales may produce very large or small numeric results
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Conversion assumes stable unit definitions and uniform surface heat flow
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Complex temperature gradients require more detailed analysis beyond conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from calorie (IT)/minute/cm² to erg/hour/mm²?
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To express heat flux density in CGS units for compatibility with specific instruments, legacy data, or scientific fields such as astrophysics.
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What is 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter in erg/hour/square millimeter?
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1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals 25,120,800.002892 erg/hour/square millimeter.
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Can this converter be used for non-uniform heat flux?
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No, it assumes a uniform heat flux; complex gradients require more advanced analysis.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter
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A unit measuring heat flux density based on the International Table calorie transferred per minute across one square centimeter of surface.
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Erg/hour/square millimeter
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A CGS-based unit expressing heat flux density as energy in ergs transferred hourly through a square millimeter area.
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Heat Flux Density
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The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area of a surface.