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

It measures heat flux density as the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per second across one square centimeter of surface area.

Where is Btu (th)/hour/square foot commonly used?

Btu (th)/hour/square foot is widely used in building science and HVAC for calculating heat transfer rates through building materials.

Why is converting between these units important?

Converting allows translating heat flux results from older or domain-specific units into those standard in modern engineering and building applications.

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

Learn to convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to Btu (th)/hour/square foot accurately for applications in thermal engineering and building science.

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Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to Btu (th)/hour/square foot Conversion Table

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

This converter transforms heat flux density values measured in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter into Btu (th)/hour/square foot. It assists in translating measurements from older or specialized heat transfer units into those commonly used in building science and HVAC.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter you want to convert.
Select the target unit as Btu (th)/hour/square foot.
Click the convert button to see the corresponding heat flux density in the target unit.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density between calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter and Btu (th)/hour/square foot.
Useful for thermal engineering, welding, laser machining, and building science applications.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit translation.
Supports converting experimental data for energy efficiency and thermal protection analysis.

Examples

0.5 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter equals 6640.484 Btu (th)/hour/square foot.
2 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter equals 26561.936 Btu (th)/hour/square foot.

Common Use Cases

Reporting localized high heat flux in welding, laser machining, or materials processing.
Expressing heat-flux measurements in calorimetry or older thermochemical studies.
Evaluating radiative or convective heat exposure in fire testing and thermal-protection.
Sizing HVAC loads and assessing heat transfer through building envelope components.
Reporting heat flux in building energy-code compliance and insulation assessments.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the unit context before converting, as calorie-based and British thermal unit systems differ.
Use this tool to bridge older experimental data with modern engineering units.
Check converted values carefully given the large conversion factor involved.
Apply conversions consistently within thermal engineering and building science workflows.

Limitations

Converts between units from distinct measurement systems, requiring careful unit handling.
Large conversion factor may affect numerical precision and rounding in some applications.
Units originate from different contexts (calorie vs. thermochemical Btu), so verify applicability for your project needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter measure?: It measures heat flux density as the transfer of one international-table calorie of energy per second across one square centimeter of surface area.
Where is Btu (th)/hour/square foot commonly used?: Btu (th)/hour/square foot is widely used in building science and HVAC for calculating heat transfer rates through building materials.
Why is converting between these units important?: Converting allows translating heat flux results from older or domain-specific units into those standard in modern engineering and building applications.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter: A unit measuring heat flux density equivalent to one international-table calorie per second per square centimeter of surface.
Btu (th)/hour/square foot: A heat flux density unit representing one thermochemical British thermal unit transferred per hour per square foot.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer through a unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter quantify?

Heat flux density

Energy per unit time per area

Thermal resistance

In which field is Btu (th)/hour/square foot most typically applied?

Building science and HVAC

Laser machining experiments

Fire testing in materials processing

What should you be careful about when converting these units?

Ignoring the large conversion factor

Unit system differences and precision handling

Using the tool offline

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