What Is This Tool?
This unit converter facilitates the transformation of heat transfer coefficient values from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C—used traditionally in some technical contexts—to the modern SI unit joule/second/square meter/K. It helps engineers, researchers, and designers interpret and apply heat transfer data consistently.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value of the heat transfer coefficient in calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C.
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Select the original unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and the target unit as joule/second/square meter/K.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in joule/s/m²/K.
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Use the converted value for engineering calculations or reporting.
Key Features
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Converts between calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C and joule/s/m²/K units.
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Supports heat transfer coefficient measurements for thermal and fluid flow applications.
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Provides clear definitions to understand each unit's thermal context.
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Includes practical examples to illustrate conversion steps.
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Browser-based, easy to use with quick entry and selection of units.
Examples
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2 calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C converts to 83736 joule/s/m²/K by multiplying 2 with 41868.00000482.
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0.5 calorie (IT)/s/cm²/°C converts to 20934 joule/s/m²/K by multiplying 0.5 with 41868.00000482.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting convective heat transfer coefficients in heat exchanger and cooling system designs.
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Reporting surface heat transfer in experimental studies of convection and thermal resistance.
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Translating older thermal performance data of building components into modern SI units.
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Calculating U-values and heat losses for building envelopes using SI units.
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Specifying heat transfer coefficients in HVAC and aerodynamic cooling contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure temperature difference units are consistent (°C or K) before converting.
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Double-check values for conversion to mitigate rounding errors caused by large factors.
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Use the tool to standardize data for compatibility with current engineering software.
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Refer to unit definitions to understand context when interpreting results.
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Keep conversions transparent when reporting to avoid confusion in thermal analysis.
Limitations
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The conversion factor is large and may introduce rounding inaccuracies if not handled carefully.
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Temperature difference units °C and K must be uniformly applied, although they represent equivalent differences.
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The tool does not convert other unit types or unrelated physical quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert from calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C to joule/second/square meter/K?
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Conversion allows translation of older or region-specific thermal data into internationally recognized SI units for compatibility with modern analysis and design practices.
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Are Celsius and Kelvin units interchangeable in this context?
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Yes, since the conversion involves temperature differences, °C and K increments are equivalent, but consistency is important during calculations.
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Can this tool convert other heat transfer related units?
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No, it specifically converts only between calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C and joule/second/square meter/K units.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C
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A convective heat transfer coefficient unit denoting heat flow per area and temperature difference based on International Table calorie over time and area.
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Joule/second/square meter/K
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An SI heat transfer coefficient unit showing the rate of heat transfer per unit area and temperature difference in joules per second per square meter per Kelvin.
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Heat Transfer Coefficient
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A quantity that measures the heat transfer rate between a surface and its surrounding fluid per unit area and temperature difference.