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How to Convert from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C

How to Convert from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficient units from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C for HVAC, heat exchanger, and building thermal analysis applications.

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Btu (IT)/second/square foot/%b0F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/%b0C Conversion Table

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Btu (IT)/second/square foot/%b0F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/%b0C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate heat transfer coefficient values between the imperial unit Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F and the metric unit calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C, supporting engineering and scientific calculations in various thermal performance contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the value in Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F you wish to convert.
  • Select the source unit as Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F.
  • Choose the target unit calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C for conversion.
  • Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in calorie units.
  • Use the result for engineering or experimental heat transfer analyses.

Key Features

  • Converts heat transfer coefficients between imperial and metric units.
  • Supports unit translation for HVAC, refrigeration, and heat exchanger design.
  • Includes conversion rates for surface area and temperature differences.
  • Provides examples to illustrate accurate conversions.
  • Browser-based tool requiring no installation or manual calculations.

Examples

  • 2 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F equals 0.9764855272 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C after conversion.
  • 5 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F converts to 2.441213818 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.

Common Use Cases

  • Specifying convective heat transfer coefficients for HVAC and refrigeration components.
  • Rating overall heat transfer coefficients for heat exchangers and coated surfaces.
  • Calculating thermal performance of building walls, windows, and envelopes in varying unit systems.
  • Converting data for laboratory studies of convection or thermal contact resistance using calorie-based units.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always verify that the input unit matches the expected source unit before converting.
  • Consider the difference in temperature scales (°F vs °C) when interpreting results.
  • Pay attention to significant figures due to the change in area units from square feet to square centimeters.
  • Use steady-state assumptions for consistent conversion outcomes.
  • Consult additional references for transient or nonlinear heat transfer scenarios not covered by this tool.

Limitations

  • Conversion accuracy depends on careful application of the provided factor due to differing unit scales.
  • Smaller area units and calorie energy measures may affect numerical precision and significant figures.
  • Assumes steady-state heat transfer conditions and does not address transient effects.
  • Does not account for nonlinear thermal transfer phenomena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to convert Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C?
Converting between these units allows engineers and researchers to work seamlessly across US customary and metric systems commonly used in different regions and technical literature.

What is the conversion rate between the two units?
One Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F is equivalent to approximately 0.4882427636 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.

Are there any conditions or assumptions for using this conversion?
Yes, the conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer and does not consider transient or nonlinear effects that may occur in some situations.

Key Terminology

Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
An imperial heat transfer coefficient unit measuring power per area per degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C
A metric unit for convective heat transfer coefficient measuring heat flux per square centimeter per degree Celsius.
Heat Transfer Coefficient
A measure quantifying the heat flux per unit area per unit temperature difference between a surface and surrounding fluid.

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