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How to Convert from Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C
Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficients from Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C using a practical online unit converter. Understand the conversion relevance in HVAC, building insulation, and thermal system analyses.
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Btu (th)/hour/square foot/%b0F to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/%b0C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms heat transfer coefficient values from Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F, an imperial unit, to calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C, a metric unit. It helps translate thermal transmittance and convective heat transfer data between different measurement systems for compatibility in engineering and research.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the numerical value in Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F units
- Select the target unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C
- Click the convert button to view the result in the metric unit
- Apply the converted value in thermal analysis or design calculations as needed
Key Features
- Converts heat transfer coefficient units between imperial and metric systems
- Easy to use with input and output in specialized thermal units
- Supports applications in HVAC, building construction, and thermal fluid design
- Provides unit definitions and practical use cases for clarity
- Browser-based and accessible without software installation
Examples
- Convert 10 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to calories (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C: 0.001355323
- Convert 50 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to calories (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C: 0.006776615
Common Use Cases
- Specifying U‑values for walls, roofs, and windows in building energy calculations
- Sizing and assessing performance of HVAC heat exchangers and radiators
- Comparing insulation efficiency and heat loss through construction assemblies
- Designing heat exchangers or cooling systems with convective heat transfer coefficients
- Reporting convection measurements in experimental laboratory settings
- Interpreting older thermal performance literature using calorie-based units
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure steady-state and uniform temperature conditions when applying conversions
- Verify unit consistency, especially temperature scales and area measurements
- Use the tool for heat transfer coefficients only, avoiding unrelated thermal properties
- Cross-check converted results with domain standards for accuracy
- Apply conversions carefully when comparing international datasets or literature
Limitations
- Conversion presumes steady-state conditions and uniform temperature differences
- Differences between °F and °C scales, and square foot vs. square centimeter areas require precise handling
- Conversion strictly applies to heat transfer coefficients, not other thermal properties
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 1 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F represent?
- It represents the rate of heat transfer through one square foot of area for a one-degree Fahrenheit temperature difference, quantifying convective or conductive heat flow per unit area per temperature difference.
- Why convert Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C?
- Converting between these units allows compatibility in design, analysis, and reporting across imperial and metric measurement systems, particularly when working with international standards or different literature.
- Can this conversion be used for all thermal properties?
- No, this unit conversion is specific to heat transfer coefficients and should not be applied to unrelated thermal properties.
Key Terminology
- Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F
- An imperial unit representing heat transfer rate per square foot per degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
- Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C
- A metric unit quantifying convective heat transfer per square centimeter per degree Celsius temperature difference.
- Heat Transfer Coefficient
- A measure of heat flux per unit area and temperature difference between a surface and its surroundings.