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

It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, specifically the number of International Table kilocalories transferred each hour through one square meter.

Why convert to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

This conversion is useful to express heat flux density at smaller scales, such as in laboratory testing or localized thermal assessments where calorie-based units are preferred.

Is calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter an SI unit?

No, calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and is less commonly used in modern scientific contexts compared to watt-based units.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

Learn how to convert heat flux density measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter using this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the units, conversion formula, and practical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change heat flux density values measured in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter into calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter. It facilitates expressing heat transfer rates per surface area from larger to smaller scales using recognized units in building physics, HVAC design, and thermal testing.

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Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter that you want to convert.
Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter as the input unit and calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter as the output unit.
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Review the converted heat flux density value in calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.
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Supports applications in building physics, insulation testing, and engineering standards.
Provides immediate conversion results based on established unit relationships.
Includes examples for practical understanding of unit conversions.

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter equals 0.5 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.
12 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter equals 1.2 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat loss or gain through building materials during energy audits and thermal performance evaluations.
Determining thermal performance (U-values) of insulation and glazing in HVAC system designs.
Evaluating surface heat flux from solar radiation or equipment for calculating HVAC loads and indoor comfort.
Conducting laboratory tests on material samples to measure small-scale surface heat flux.
Analyzing localized thermal loading on components or textiles in engineering standards using calorie-based units.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the units you are converting from and to, ensuring they match the required measurement scale.
Be aware that calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and may be less common in modern contexts.
Consider differences in area units (square meter vs. square centimeter) when interpreting converted values.
Use this converter for routine conversions but consult detailed standards for precision-critical applications.
Double-check key conversion results especially when working with high-precision or complex datasets.

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and less widely adopted in scientific and engineering fields compared to watt-based units.
Conversion involves varying measurement scales that may affect precision due to differing area units (m² vs. cm²).
Numerical rounding during conversion can impact accuracy for datasets requiring very fine resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter measure?: It measures the rate of heat transfer per unit area, specifically the number of International Table kilocalories transferred each hour through one square meter.
Why convert to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?: This conversion is useful to express heat flux density at smaller scales, such as in laboratory testing or localized thermal assessments where calorie-based units are preferred.
Is calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter an SI unit?: No, calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and is less commonly used in modern scientific contexts compared to watt-based units.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter: A heat flux density unit measuring heat transfer rate per hour through one square meter expressed in International Table kilocalories.
Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: A unit of heat flux density that measures heat transfer rate across one square centimeter expressed in International Table calories; a non-SI unit.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit surface area in a given time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the equivalent of 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter in calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

0.01 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

0.1 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

1 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Which field commonly uses kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter for heat flux density?

Building physics and energy audits

Astronomy

Oceanography

What is a key limitation when converting to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

The units are not recognized internationally

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter is a non-SI unit and may affect measurement precision

It can only be used for gaseous heat transfer

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