What does calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter measure?

It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, specifically how many thermochemical calories pass through one square centimeter per hour.

What is the conversion rate between these units?

One calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter equals approximately 3.6866905852 Btu (th)/hour/square foot.

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Q: Why convert calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to Btu (th)/hour/square foot?

Because Btu (th)/hour/square foot is commonly used in building science and HVAC, converting allows heat flux data from small-scale or historical sources to be applied in these fields.

Easily convert heat flux density from calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to Btu (th)/hour/square foot using an accurate conversion rate. Ideal for engineering, material testing, and building science applications.

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Calorie (th)/hour/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 expressed in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter into equivalent values in Btu (th)/hour/square foot. It facilitates interpreting measurements from small-scale or historical heat flux units into those commonly used in building and HVAC contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter
Select the source unit as calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter
Choose the target unit as Btu (th)/hour/square foot
Click convert to see the equivalent value in Btu (th)/hour/square foot

Key Features

Converts units of heat flux density between calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter and Btu (th)/hour/square foot
Browser-based and easy to use without needing prior technical knowledge
Supports applications in thermal material testing, solar irradiance assessment, and building energy analysis
Provides quick and accurate unit conversion for engineering and HVAC professionals

Examples

2 Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter equals approximately 7.37338117 Btu (th)/hour/square foot
0.5 Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter equals approximately 1.84334529 Btu (th)/hour/square foot

Common Use Cases

Translating heat flux density measurements from small-scale laboratory tests into building science units
Converting historical solar irradiance or insolation data for modern energy analysis
Calculating heat transfer through building envelope components for HVAC load sizing
Specifying heat exposure in fire-testing and material thermal evaluation protocols

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the units used correspond to your measurement scale, especially area units (cm² vs ft²)
Use this converter to bridge historical or small surface heat flux data with modern building standards
Double-check the converted values for consistency when applying to engineering calculations
Remember that calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter is mostly used for small surfaces and older protocols

Limitations

Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter is largely historical and intended for small areas
Btu (th)/hour/square foot is standard for building applications involving larger surfaces
Conversion requires care due to differences in area measurement units and context of use
Not suitable for direct conversion in scientific contexts requiring SI standard units without further adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter measure?: It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, specifically how many thermochemical calories pass through one square centimeter per hour.
Why convert calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to Btu (th)/hour/square foot?: Because Btu (th)/hour/square foot is commonly used in building science and HVAC, converting allows heat flux data from small-scale or historical sources to be applied in these fields.
What is the conversion rate between these units?: One calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter equals approximately 3.6866905852 Btu (th)/hour/square foot.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter: A unit measuring the rate of heat flow per unit area based on thermochemical calories per hour over one square centimeter.
Btu (th)/hour/square foot: A measure of heat flux density representing thermochemical British thermal units transferred per hour through one square foot.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat transfer per unit area, expressed in various units such as calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter or Btu (th)/hour/square foot.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter represent?

Heat transfer per square foot per hour

Heat transfer per square centimeter per hour

Heat energy in joules

Which unit is more commonly used in building science and HVAC?

Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter

Btu (th)/hour/square foot

Thermochemical calorie

Why should conversion between these units be handled carefully?

Due to different heat measurement principles

Because of differences in area units and application contexts

Due to the brightness of the heat source

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