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

It measures the rate of heat flow per unit area, representing how much energy in International Table calories is transferred each minute over one square centimeter.

Why convert to foot pound/minute/square foot?

Converting to this imperial heat flux density unit is useful for legacy engineering, HVAC, or building science applications prevalent in the U.S. that use foot–pound and minute units.

How is the conversion factor determined?

The tool uses the standardized relation where 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals approximately 2868.8693 foot pound/minute/square foot based on unit definitions.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter to Foot pound/minute/square foot?

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter to foot pound per minute per square foot, bridging metric and imperial unit systems effectively.

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Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter to Foot pound/minute/square foot Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter to Foot pound/minute/square foot Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform heat flux density measurements from calorie (IT) per minute per square centimeter, a metric unit, into foot pound per minute per square foot, an imperial unit. It is designed to facilitate conversions in thermal testing, solar experiments, biomedical studies, and engineering fields where both unit systems are used.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.
Select the target unit as foot pound/minute/square foot.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value.
Use the result for engineering calculations, reports, or documentation in imperial units.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density units between calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter and foot pound/minute/square foot.
Supports applications in material testing, solar energy, biomedical fields, and HVAC engineering.
Based on standardized conversion factors for reliable unit transformations.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software.

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter converts to approximately 5737.74 foot pound/minute/square foot.
0.5 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals about 1434.43 foot pound/minute/square foot.

Common Use Cases

Specifying surface heat-transfer rates during thermal testing of materials or coatings.
Quantifying radiant heat exposure in solar collector or simulator experiments.
Describing localized heat flux in biomedical or dermatological tests and electronics heating.
Interpreting heat loss or gain in building envelopes using imperial units.
Reporting heat flux for heaters or furnaces in legacy technical documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit selections to ensure correct area and time units are used in conversions.
Consider the scale difference between units when interpreting results to avoid errors.
Use the tool to translate between metric and imperial systems for clearer communication in engineering contexts.

Limitations

Accuracy depends on the fixed conversion factor which may introduce slight discrepancies in precise work.
Users must handle differences in measurement scales carefully due to a large conversion multiplier.
Ensure consistent definitions of calorie units to avoid minor variances.
This tool is intended for surface-specific power transfer rates only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter measure?: It measures the rate of heat flow per unit area, representing how much energy in International Table calories is transferred each minute over one square centimeter.
Why convert to foot pound/minute/square foot?: Converting to this imperial heat flux density unit is useful for legacy engineering, HVAC, or building science applications prevalent in the U.S. that use foot–pound and minute units.
How is the conversion factor determined?: The tool uses the standardized relation where 1 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter equals approximately 2868.8693 foot pound/minute/square foot based on unit definitions.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter: A metric heat flux density unit indicating energy transfer rate of one International Table calorie per minute over each square centimeter.
Foot pound/minute/square foot: An imperial heat flux density unit denoting the energy transferred in foot-pounds per minute across one square foot.
Heat Flux Density: The measure of energy transfer rate per unit area, representing power flow across surfaces.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures heat flux density in the metric system?

Foot pound/minute/square foot

Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter

Joule per kilogram

What is the primary use case for converting calorie (IT)/min/cm² to foot pound/min/ft²?

Biomedical skin tests

Bridging metric and imperial units in engineering documentation

Measuring electrical power

Which consideration is important when using this converter?

Ensuring precision with the unit scales and conversion factor

Converting temperature units simultaneously

Ignoring surface area units

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