What does the calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C unit represent?

It quantifies the convective heat transfer coefficient in terms of heat transferred per second, per square centimeter, per degree Celsius difference between a surface and fluid.

When would I need to convert heat transfer coefficients to Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F?

You convert to these imperial units when working in HVAC design, building envelope analysis, or heat exchanger assessments that require imperial system measurements.

How is the conversion between these units performed?

The conversion uses a defined rate where 1 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C equals approximately 2.049532099 Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F.

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

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficient units from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C to Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the process and applications in HVAC, thermal analysis, and heat exchanger design.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate heat transfer coefficient values from the metric unit calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C to the imperial unit Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F. It supports professionals in engineering and thermal sciences to work consistently across different unit systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C unit.
Select the from-unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and the to-unit as Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F.

Key Features

Converts heat transfer coefficient values between metric and imperial units accurately.
Supports units used in HVAC, building envelope analysis, and heat exchanger performance evaluation.
Browser-based and easy to operate for quick unit translation.
Includes specific conversion rate based on established thermal units definitions.

Examples

5 calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C converts to 10.247660495 Btu (th)/s/ft²/°F.
0.1 calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C converts to 0.20495321 Btu (th)/s/ft²/°F.

Common Use Cases

Designing heat exchangers and cooling systems by specifying convective heat transfer coefficients in metric units.
Reporting experimental heat transfer measurements in scientific studies involving convection or thermal resistance.
Estimating HVAC heating and cooling loads using imperial units like Btu and square feet.
Analyzing thermal performance of building components and heat exchanger surfaces.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure that temperature and area units correspond correctly when converting between metric and imperial units.
Verify environmental and material property consistency to minimize conversion errors.
Use this tool to accurately translate legacy calorie-based heat transfer data into modern imperial measurements.

Limitations

Differences between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales require precise application of conversion factors.
Conversion accuracy depends on consistent environmental conditions and material characteristics.
Calorie (IT)-based units are less common in contemporary practice, so cautious verification is needed when using legacy data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C unit represent?: It quantifies the convective heat transfer coefficient in terms of heat transferred per second, per square centimeter, per degree Celsius difference between a surface and fluid.
When would I need to convert heat transfer coefficients to Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F?: You convert to these imperial units when working in HVAC design, building envelope analysis, or heat exchanger assessments that require imperial system measurements.
How is the conversion between these units performed?: The conversion uses a defined rate where 1 calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C equals approximately 2.049532099 Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C: A unit describing the rate of heat transferred per second per square centimeter area per degree Celsius difference.
Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F: A measure of thermal energy transfer rate per second per square foot area per degree Fahrenheit difference.
Heat Transfer Coefficient: A value that quantifies heat flux between a surface and fluid per unit area and temperature difference.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical quantity do these units measure?

Temperature of a substance

Heat transfer coefficient

Electrical conductivity

Why is converting between calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C and Btu (th)/s/ft²/°F important?

To estimate electrical resistance

To translate heat transfer data between metric and imperial systems

To calculate pressure drops

What is the approximate conversion factor from calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C to Btu (th)/s/ft²/°F?

0.5

2.05

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