Why is there a conversion needed between these two calorie units?

Because thermochemical and International Table calories differ in definition and the time units used differ, affecting heat flux density measurements.

Can this conversion be used for any heat flux data?

This conversion is best for steady-state heat flux measurements; it may not be accurate for transient or spatially varying heat conditions.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter?

Q: What units does this converter convert between?

It converts heat flux density from calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.

Learn how to convert heat flux density from calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter. Understand the units, uses, conversion formula, and practical applications.

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Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to Calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter Conversion Table

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

This converter allows you to transform heat flux density values from calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter, a thermochemical calorie-based unit, to calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter, an International Table calorie-based unit. It facilitates adapting older measurements to modern standards used in various thermal and material science applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter you want to convert.
Select the input and output units corresponding to calorie (th)/hour/cm² and calorie (IT)/minute/cm² respectively.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.
Use the result in your thermal testing, research, or engineering documentation.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density between specific calorie-based units.
Supports units from both thermochemical and International Table calorie definitions.
Provides conversion relevant for thermal engineering, materials testing, and solar energy research.
Includes example calculations for quick reference.
Browser-based tool that is easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 5 calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter: 5 × 0.0166555205 = 0.0832776025 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.
Convert 10 calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter: 10 × 0.0166555205 = 0.166555205 calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Adapting historical solar irradiance data in engineering studies to modern units.
Laboratory calorimetry and heat-flux measurements for small surface areas.
Specifying heat exposure in older thermal or fire-testing standards.
Quantifying radiant heat in solar collector experiments.
Biomedical tests involving skin heating or electronic component surface heating.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are correctly chosen to maintain consistency between thermochemical and International Table calories.
Use this conversion for steady-state heat flux situations for accuracy.
Be cautious when applying to transient or uneven heat flux conditions.
Verify older data traceability before converting to maintain precision.

Limitations

Differences in calorie definitions and time units require careful unit consistency.
Assumes uniform heat flux over the surface and time, which may not be valid in all scenarios.
Older calorie (th)/hour/cm² measurements may lack clear SI traceability affecting conversion accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What units does this converter convert between?: It converts heat flux density from calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter to calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter.
Why is there a conversion needed between these two calorie units?: Because thermochemical and International Table calories differ in definition and the time units used differ, affecting heat flux density measurements.
Can this conversion be used for any heat flux data?: This conversion is best for steady-state heat flux measurements; it may not be accurate for transient or spatially varying heat conditions.

Key Terminology

calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit using the thermochemical calorie measured per hour across one square centimeter.
calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit using the International Table calorie measured per minute across one square centimeter.
heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Energy transferred per minute across one square centimeter

Heat flux density as thermochemical calories per hour per square centimeter

Heat flux density in International Table calories per second per square meter

What is a primary use of calorie (IT)/minute/square centimeter?

Older fire-testing heat exposure specification

Describing localized heat flux in biomedical skin heating tests

Solar irradiance reporting in historical literature

What must be considered due to the difference in units when converting?

Different calorie definitions and time units

Color coding of units

Electrical conductivity differences

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