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

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

Why convert to watt per square centimeter?

Converting to watt per square centimeter provides a precise SI unit useful for localized power assessments in fields like laser processing, fire testing, and electronics.

How is the conversion between these units done?

The conversion multiplies kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot values by 0.0012518428 to obtain watt per square centimeter.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to Watt/square centimeter

Learn how to convert heat flux density measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to watt/square centimeter, enabling precise energy transfer assessments for engineering and scientific applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms heat flux density values from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot into watt/square centimeter. It helps translate calorie-based heat flow data into precise SI units for various engineering and scientific uses.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot you want to convert
Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot as the source unit
Choose watt/square centimeter as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the result in watt/square centimeter

Key Features

Converts heat flux density units between kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot and watt/square centimeter
Supports applications in HVAC, building-energy performance, laser processing, and thermal testing
Browser-based, easy to use without installation
Displays conversion results instantly using a defined formula
Facilitates legacy data integration with modern measurement standards

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot equals 0.006259214 watt/square centimeter
10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot converts to 0.012518428 watt/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Calculating building envelope heat loss or gain per unit area in HVAC systems
Evaluating insulation performance and thermal transmittance in engineering reports
Estimating surface heat flux from solar or equipment loads on building surfaces
Specifying laser irradiance levels for material processing and medical applications
Measuring heat flux during fire testing and thermal protection system studies
Characterizing localized heating in electronic devices and solar cells

Tips & Best Practices

Verify all units carefully to avoid confusion between square feet and square centimeters
Ensure time units are consistent when interpreting data to prevent conversion errors
Use precise input values for accurate results due to the small magnitude of the target unit
Apply conversion results to integrate older calorie-based data with modern SI standards
Double-check conversions in sensitive engineering or scientific applications

Limitations

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot is not commonly used in modern SI frameworks
Differences in area and time units require careful handling to avoid mistakes
Watt per square centimeter values are often very small, so numerical precision is critical
Not suitable where only SI units without legacy context are desired

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot measure?: It measures heat flux density as the transfer of one International-Table kilocalorie of energy per hour across one square foot of surface area.
Why convert to watt per square centimeter?: Converting to watt per square centimeter provides a precise SI unit useful for localized power assessments in fields like laser processing, fire testing, and electronics.
How is the conversion between these units done?: The conversion multiplies kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot values by 0.0012518428 to obtain watt per square centimeter.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot: A unit expressing heat transfer of one International-Table kilocalorie per hour across one square foot of surface area.
Watt/square centimeter: A unit measuring energy transfer rate in watts per each square centimeter, used in precise thermal and irradiance assessments.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit area expressed in units like kilocalorie/hour per square foot or watts per square centimeter.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures heat flux density by energy per hour per square foot?

Watt per square centimeter

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot

Watt per square meter

What is the conversion factor from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to watt/square centimeter?

0.0012518428

12.52

4186.8

One use case for watt per square centimeter is:

Calculating insulation U-values in calories

Specifying laser irradiance for material processing

Estimating heat loss per square foot

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