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How to Convert from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C

How to Convert from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C

Learn how to accurately convert heat transfer coefficients from Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C for HVAC, refrigeration, and building energy applications.

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Btu (IT)/second/square foot/%b0F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/%b0C Conversion Table

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

This unit converter transforms heat transfer coefficient values from Btu (IT) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit to kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Celsius, supporting engineering and thermal analysis workflows.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the value of heat transfer coefficient in Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • Select the 'from' unit as Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • Choose the 'to' unit as kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C
  • Click convert to get the equivalent value in the target unit

Key Features

  • Converts heat transfer coefficients between US customary and international units
  • Supports convective and overall heat transfer coefficient measurements
  • Uses a precise conversion factor based on established engineering standards
  • Browser-based and easy to use for HVAC and building energy professionals

Examples

  • Converting 2 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F yields 3265.865 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C
  • Converting 0.5 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F results in 816.466 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C

Common Use Cases

  • Determining convective heat-transfer coefficients for HVAC and refrigeration components
  • Rating overall heat-transfer coefficients of heat exchangers and coated surfaces
  • Calculating heat loss or gain through building envelopes using customary and international units
  • Specifying U-values in building energy calculations with mixed unit systems
  • Sizing heating and cooling equipment based on thermal performance metrics

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure consistent temperature difference units—°F in the original and °C in the converted value
  • Use steady-state heat transfer conditions for accurate conversions
  • Verify unit consistency when applying converted values in calculations
  • Refer to standardized units when reporting thermal performance to maintain clarity

Limitations

  • Conversion involves different temperature difference units requiring careful interpretation
  • Formula applies only under steady-state heat transfer assumptions
  • Transient or non-linear heat transfer scenarios are not addressed
  • Maintaining unit consistency is essential when integrating converted values into analyses

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to convert Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C?
Converting these units allows for compatibility with HVAC and building energy standards that use kilocalories and Celsius, facilitating accurate equipment sizing and thermal analysis.

Key Terminology

Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
An imperial unit indicating heat transfer rate per unit area per degree Fahrenheit temperature difference, used in US customary heat transfer engineering.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C
A unit expressing heat transfer rate per unit area per degree Celsius temperature difference using international-table kilocalories per hour.
Heat Transfer Coefficient
A parameter that quantifies the rate of heat transfer per unit area and temperature difference across a surface.

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