What does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C measure?

It measures convective heat transfer coefficient as the rate of heat flow through a surface per second, per square centimeter, per degree Celsius temperature difference.

Why convert to Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F?

Because Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F is widely used in imperial-unit engineering and building analysis, especially in the US, facilitating design and comparison.

Can this tool convert other heat transfer units?

This tool specifically converts between calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F; other units are not supported.

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

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficients from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C to Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F, essential for HVAC design and building energy analysis.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps convert heat transfer coefficients from the metric calorie-based unit of calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C to the imperial unit of Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F. It is useful for translating measurements between metric and British thermal units used in thermal engineering and building physics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value of heat transfer coefficient in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.
Choose the input unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and output unit as Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F.
Click convert to obtain the equivalent value in Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F units.

Key Features

Converts convective heat transfer coefficients between metric and imperial unit systems.
Supports units commonly used in HVAC engineering, building energy analysis, and heat transfer research.
Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output formats.
Provides accurate conversion according to defined unit relationships.

Examples

2 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C equals 14756.63 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F.
0.5 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C equals 3689.16 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F.

Common Use Cases

Designing heat exchangers or cooling systems by specifying convective heat transfer coefficients in different unit systems.
Reporting experimental heat transfer measurements in laboratory studies involving convection or thermal resistance.
Performing thermal performance analysis of building components where imperial units are preferred.
Comparing energy and thermal envelope calculations between metric and imperial standards.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure accurate measurement of temperature differences and surface areas to maintain conversion relevance.
Double-check unit selections before converting to avoid errors between °C and °F or cm² and ft² units.
Use this converter to facilitate communication and comparison of heat transfer data across regions using different units.

Limitations

Conversion involves differences in area and temperature units embedded within the factor which can affect interpretation.
Users should consider measurement accuracy and steady-state assumptions for valid results.
This tool converts units only—it does not calculate heat transfer coefficients from physical properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C measure?: It measures convective heat transfer coefficient as the rate of heat flow through a surface per second, per square centimeter, per degree Celsius temperature difference.
Why convert to Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F?: Because Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F is widely used in imperial-unit engineering and building analysis, especially in the US, facilitating design and comparison.
Can this tool convert other heat transfer units?: This tool specifically converts between calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F; other units are not supported.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C: A unit defining convective heat transfer as the heat flow per second per unit area per degree Celsius temperature difference.
Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F: An imperial unit quantifying heat transfer rate per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
Heat transfer coefficient: A measure of heat transfer rate through a surface per unit area per unit temperature difference between the surface and surrounding fluid.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical quantity does calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C represent?

Thermal conductivity

Heat transfer coefficient

Heat capacity

Why is Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F commonly used?

It’s a metric system unit

It’s an imperial unit often used in US engineering

It measures pressure

What should users consider when converting units?

Differences in area and temperature units

Color of the unit symbols

Shape of the equipment

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