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

It measures heat flux density as the rate of heat transferred per hour through one square meter based on International Table kilocalories.

When should I use calorie (th)/second/square centimeter?

This unit is used mainly in laboratory calorimetry, fire testing, and when working with older measurement data reported in those units.

How is the conversion performed?

By multiplying the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter by 0.0000277964 to obtain calorie (th)/second/square centimeter.

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

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to calorie (th)/second/square centimeter using this practical unit converter tool. Understand the context, uses, and conversion process between these important units.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to Calorie (th)/second/square centimeter Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert heat flux density measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to calorie (th)/second/square centimeter. It helps to bridge data between building physics or HVAC applications and laboratory or fire testing environments by providing accurate unit conversions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter
Select the target unit as calorie (th)/second/square centimeter
Initiate the conversion to see the result instantly
Use the converted value for interpretation across different measurement scales

Key Features

Converts heat flux density units accurately between kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter and calorie (th)/second/square centimeter
Supports quick conversions for building performance and thermal testing contexts
Browser-based and easy to use without special software
Provides direct numerical conversion using a specific conversion rate

Examples

10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter converts to 0.000277964 calorie (th)/second/square centimeter
100 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter converts to 0.00277964 calorie (th)/second/square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Assessing heat transfer rates across building envelopes in construction and energy audits
Comparing thermal insulation and glazing performance in HVAC and architectural design
Performing laboratory calorimetry and small-scale surface heat measurements
Conducting fire and radiative heat-flux tests on material surfaces
Relating modern building heat flux data with legacy heat flux measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit consistency when comparing measurements across different fields
Use this tool to translate building-scale heat flux data for specialized laboratory uses
Be cautious when interpreting older calorie-based unit results alongside SI-based values
Apply the conversion formula precisely to maintain data integrity

Limitations

The two units differ greatly in scale and historical usage context, requiring careful data comparison
Calorie (th)/second/square centimeter is a smaller and older unit system that may not align directly with modern standards
Misinterpretation can occur if unit differences and scales are not properly accounted for

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter measure?: It measures heat flux density as the rate of heat transferred per hour through one square meter based on International Table kilocalories.
When should I use calorie (th)/second/square centimeter?: This unit is used mainly in laboratory calorimetry, fire testing, and when working with older measurement data reported in those units.
How is the conversion performed?: By multiplying the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter by 0.0000277964 to obtain calorie (th)/second/square centimeter.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter: A unit measuring the rate of heat transfer per square meter per hour using International Table kilocalories.
Calorie (th)/second/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit representing thermochemical calories transferred per second over a square centimeter.
Heat flux density: The measure of heat energy transfer per unit area per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity do both units measure?

Volume flow rate

Heat flux density

Electrical resistance

Which unit is typically used in fire and radiative heat-flux testing?

kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter

calorie (th)/second/square centimeter

watts per square meter

What is the conversion factor from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter to calorie (th)/second/square centimeter?

0.0277964

0.0000277964

1.16222

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