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How to Convert from Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to CHU/hour/square foot/°C
Easily convert heat transfer coefficients from Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to CHU/hour/square foot/°C for building and HVAC applications using this straightforward online conversion tool.
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Btu (th)/hour/square foot/%b0F to CHU/hour/square foot/%b0C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms heat transfer coefficient values measured in Btu (th)/hour/square foot per degree Fahrenheit into CHU/hour/square foot per degree Celsius, enabling seamless integration of imperial and metric thermal performance data.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the heat transfer coefficient value in Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F.
- Select the desired output unit: CHU/hour/square foot/°C.
- Click convert to obtain the equivalent heat transfer coefficient.
- Use the result for building energy or HVAC load calculations.
Key Features
- Converts heat transfer coefficients between imperial and metric temperature units.
- Supports building envelope and HVAC system analysis.
- Browser-based with simple input and output.
- Uses precise conversion aligned with recognized thermal measurement standards.
Examples
- Convert 5 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to CHU/hour/square foot/°C: 5 × 0.9993312315 = 4.9966561575 CHU/hour/square foot/°C.
- Convert 10 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to CHU/hour/square foot/°C: 10 × 0.9993312315 = 9.993312315 CHU/hour/square foot/°C.
Common Use Cases
- Specifying U-values for walls, windows, and roofs in building design.
- Performing HVAC load and performance assessments across unit systems.
- Comparing insulation effectiveness and conducting retrofit evaluations.
- Ensuring compliance with international building codes requiring metric units.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always verify unit consistency when entering values.
- Ensure temperature differences correspond correctly to °F or °C scales.
- Use steady-state conditions for more accurate conversion relevance.
- Confirm building code requirements for unit standards before applying values.
Limitations
- Conversion may involve minor precision loss due to rounding.
- Temperature scale differences necessitate careful interpretation.
- Assumes steady-state heat transfer and linear temperature gradients only.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why convert Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F to CHU/hour/square foot/°C?
- Users convert to align heat transfer coefficients with metric temperature units for international projects and compliance with metric-based building codes.
- Can this converter handle dynamic heat transfer conditions?
- No, the conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer with linear temperature gradients and does not account for complex dynamic scenarios.
- How is the conversion factor determined?
- The tool uses the defined conversion rate of 1 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F equal to 0.9993312315 CHU/hour/square foot/°C.
Key Terminology
- Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F
- A unit measuring the rate of heat transfer per square foot per degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
- CHU/hour/square foot/°C
- A heat transfer coefficient measured per square foot per degree Celsius temperature difference.
- U-value
- A metric for thermal transmittance indicating heat flow through a building element per temperature difference.