What does foot pound/minute/square foot measure?

It measures the rate of energy transfer per unit area, specifically one foot-pound of energy transferred per minute across one square foot of surface area.

Why convert foot pound/minute/square foot to Btu (IT)/minute/square foot?

Converting helps translate legacy imperial heat flux data into units commonly used in HVAC and thermal engineering for consistent analysis and reporting.

Can this converter be used for scientific applications?

While useful in thermal engineering, these specific units are tied to imperial contexts and may require further conversion to align with SI units in scientific contexts.

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

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from foot pound per minute per square foot to Btu (IT) per minute per square foot using this easy-to-use unit converter tool tailored for HVAC and thermal engineering applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows users to transform heat flux density measurements from foot pound/minute/square foot to Btu (IT)/minute/square foot. It simplifies the process of translating legacy imperial heat transfer rates into more commonly used thermal units in HVAC and industrial settings.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in foot pound/minute/square foot
Select the desired target unit as Btu (IT)/minute/square foot
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent heat flux density
Review the converted value to apply in your thermal or HVAC calculations

Key Features

Converts heat flux density units between foot pound/minute/square foot and Btu (IT)/minute/square foot
Supports translation for HVAC, building envelope analysis, and industrial heat transfer applications
Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions
Helps reconcile older imperial data with modern thermal engineering units

Examples

10 foot pound/minute/square foot converts to 0.012850675 Btu (IT)/minute/square foot
100 foot pound/minute/square foot converts to 0.12850675 Btu (IT)/minute/square foot

Common Use Cases

Calculating heat loss or gain through building elements in legacy U.S. engineering documents
Specifying radiant heat transfer rates for heaters or furnaces using imperial units
Evaluating heat transfer from heating and cooling coils or ducts in industrial systems
Assessing thermal performance of insulation and fenestration against solar heat gain
Converting laboratory or field thermal-flux measurements between imperial and modern units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure accurate unit selection before performing conversion for consistent results
Use the conversion to align legacy data with current HVAC and thermal engineering standards
Check converted values when integrating with SI units due to potential rounding discrepancies
Apply conversions carefully in reports to maintain clarity across different unit systems

Limitations

Conversion precision may be affected by rounding differences between energy unit definitions
These units are specific to imperial and thermal engineering contexts and may not be suitable for all scientific applications
Additional conversions might be necessary to integrate with fully SI-based measurement systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound/minute/square foot measure?: It measures the rate of energy transfer per unit area, specifically one foot-pound of energy transferred per minute across one square foot of surface area.
Why convert foot pound/minute/square foot to Btu (IT)/minute/square foot?: Converting helps translate legacy imperial heat flux data into units commonly used in HVAC and thermal engineering for consistent analysis and reporting.
Can this converter be used for scientific applications?: While useful in thermal engineering, these specific units are tied to imperial contexts and may require further conversion to align with SI units in scientific contexts.

Key Terminology

Foot pound/minute/square foot: An imperial heat flux density unit representing one foot-pound of energy transferred per minute across one square foot of area.
Btu (IT)/minute/square foot: A unit of heat flux density indicating one International Table British thermal unit transferred per minute through one square foot of surface.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer through a unit area, typically measured as energy per time per area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity does foot pound/minute/square foot represent?

Electrical power density

Heat flux density

Volume flow rate

What is the equivalent Btu (IT)/minute/square foot for 10 foot pound/minute/square foot?

0.12850675

0.012850675

1.2850675

In which field is converting foot pound/minute/square foot to Btu (IT)/minute/square foot most commonly applied?

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