What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot measure?

It measures heat flux density representing the rate of energy transfer per hour across one square foot of surface using the International-Table kilocalorie.

Why convert to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter?

This unit suits laboratory measurements, material testing, and physiological studies that report heat flux in small areas per minute with thermochemical calorie units.

Are both calories the same in these units?

No, kilocalorie (IT) and calorie (th) differ as they refer to International-Table and thermochemical calorie definitions respectively, so specifying the type is important.

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

Learn how to convert heat flux density units from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot to calorie (th) per minute per square centimeter with this easy-to-use online converter tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms units of heat flux density from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter, facilitating conversions between heat flow rates per unit area used in various scientific and engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot.
Select the input and output units accordingly.
Click the convert button to obtain the value in calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter.

Key Features

Converts kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter accurately.
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Supports heat flux density unit conversions useful for HVAC, laboratory, and physiological applications.

Examples

Convert 5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter to get approximately 0.0897592815 calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter.
Convert 10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter resulting in about 0.179518563 calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Expressing building envelope heat loss or gain per unit area in HVAC and energy calculations.
Laboratory heat-flux measurements and testing materials or coatings using calorie-based units.
Analyzing physiological heat loss reported in calories per minute per square centimeter in experimental literature.

Tips & Best Practices

Always specify the calorie definition used to avoid confusion between International-Table and thermochemical calories.
Carefully confirm time and area units when converting to ensure correct results.
Consider modern preferences for SI units like watts per square meter when applicable.

Limitations

Distinct calorie definitions necessitate careful attention to unit specification.
Conversions involve adjustments of time and area units that require accurate calculations.
These units may have limited use due to the prevalence of SI units in contemporary applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot measure?: It measures heat flux density representing the rate of energy transfer per hour across one square foot of surface using the International-Table kilocalorie.
Why convert to calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter?: This unit suits laboratory measurements, material testing, and physiological studies that report heat flux in small areas per minute with thermochemical calorie units.
Are both calories the same in these units?: No, kilocalorie (IT) and calorie (th) differ as they refer to International-Table and thermochemical calorie definitions respectively, so specifying the type is important.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot: A unit of heat flux density indicating the transfer of one International-Table kilocalorie per hour across one square foot of surface area.
Calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit expressing one thermochemical calorie transferred per minute over one square centimeter.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer through a specific surface area unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot quantify?

Energy per second over a square centimeter

Heat flow rate per hour per square foot

Power output of a heater element

Which unit is used for lab-scale heat flux measurements?

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot

Calorie (th)/minute/square centimeter

Watts per square meter

Why is it important to specify calorie type in conversions?

Because calorie definitions differ impacting accuracy

Because kilocalorie equals thermochemical calorie

Because conversion formulas are identical

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