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

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

Is calorie (IT) still commonly used?

No, calorie (IT) is mostly obsolete, but it appears in older scientific literature and certain specialized fields.

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

Q: Why convert calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to foot pound/minute/square foot?

This conversion helps translate calorie-based experimental heat flux data into imperial units used in U.S. HVAC, engineering, and thermal protection contexts.

Easily convert heat flux density values from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to foot pound/minute/square foot with our straightforward unit converter. Ideal for engineering, scientific, and HVAC applications.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms heat flux density measurements given in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter into equivalent values expressed in foot pound/minute/square foot. It is designed to assist in converting between older calorie-based units and imperial heat flux units commonly used in U.S. engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter
Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter
Select the target unit as foot pound/minute/square foot
Click convert to see the corresponding heat flux density in the chosen imperial unit
Use the converted value for engineering calculations or technical reporting

Key Features

Supports conversion of heat flux density from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to foot pound/minute/square foot
Reflects the large conversion factor between metric calorie-based and imperial units
Facilitates bridging from calorie-based scientific data to imperial unit contexts
Ideal for engineering, materials processing, HVAC, and thermal protection evaluations
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter equals 344264.3152363 foot pound/minute/square foot
0.5 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter equals 86066.078809075 foot pound/minute/square foot

Common Use Cases

Reporting localized high heat flux in welding, laser machining, and materials processing experiments
Converting experimental calorimetry data from calorie-based units in older thermochemical studies
Characterizing radiative or convective heat exposure in fire testing and thermal-protection evaluations
Describing heat loss or gain in building envelopes using imperial units in U.S. HVAC engineering
Specifying heat flux in legacy technical reports that use foot pound and minute units

Tips & Best Practices

Always double-check unit selections to ensure correct source and target units
Be mindful of the large conversion factor to avoid numerical errors
Understand that calorie (IT) is a mostly obsolete unit and confirm applicability to your context
Use this tool to complement conversions involving SI units when working across unit systems
Keep in mind differences in time and area units between metric and imperial standards during conversions

Limitations

Calorie (IT) is largely outdated and may cause confusion if not properly contextualized
The conversion involves a very large numerical factor requiring careful handling
Mixing metric and imperial units requires precise management of differing area and time units
The tool does not provide scientific explanations or historical background of units
It only supports conversion between the two specified heat flux density units

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter measure?: It measures heat flux density as the energy transfer of one international-table calorie per second across a square centimeter.
Why convert calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter to foot pound/minute/square foot?: This conversion helps translate calorie-based experimental heat flux data into imperial units used in U.S. HVAC, engineering, and thermal protection contexts.
Is calorie (IT) still commonly used?: No, calorie (IT) is mostly obsolete, but it appears in older scientific literature and certain specialized fields.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter: A unit of heat flux density representing the energy transfer of one international-table calorie per second across one square centimeter.
Foot pound/minute/square foot: An imperial heat flux density unit measuring energy transferred (in foot pounds) per minute across one square foot.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, expressed in various units depending on the measurement system.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does foot pound/minute/square foot represent?

Rate of energy transfer per unit volume

Heat flux density in imperial units measuring energy per time per area

Thermal conductivity of materials

Why must you be careful with the conversion factor between these units?

Because it involves a very large numerical value

Because the units are identical and require no conversion

Because the units measure different physical properties

Which fields commonly use calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter?

Welding and laser machining

Acoustic engineering

Optical fiber communications

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