What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C represent?

It denotes a heat transfer coefficient defined as heat flow per unit area for each 1 °C temperature difference, using international-table kilocalories per hour per square foot.

Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/h·ft²·°C to Btu (th)/h·ft²·°F?

The conversion allows translation of thermal performance data between SI temperature units and British imperial thermal units, facilitating HVAC design and building energy calculations that rely on different measurement standards.

Are there any conditions where this conversion might be inaccurate?

Accuracy depends on steady-state assumptions and consistent area units; using the conversion under transient conditions or with mixed unit definitions can lead to errors.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C to Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficient values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Celsius to British thermal units per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit, essential for HVAC design and building energy analysis.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of heat transfer coefficient values measured in kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Celsius to the equivalent in Btu (th) per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit. It supports professionals needing to translate thermal performance data between unit standards common in HVAC engineering and building energy performance.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C you wish to convert
Select the source unit as kilocalorie (IT)/h·ft²·°C
Choose the target unit Btu (th)/h·ft²·°F
Click convert to see the corresponding heat transfer coefficient

Key Features

Converts heat transfer coefficients from kilocalorie (IT)/h·ft²·°C to Btu (th)/h·ft²·°F
Supports HVAC and building energy modeling requirements
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
Ensures unit consistency for thermal insulation and heat flow analysis

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C converts to approximately 11.03 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F
0.1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C converts to approximately 0.22 Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F

Common Use Cases

Specifying U-values for walls, roofs, and windows using imperial units for energy calculations
Sizing heating and cooling loads along with HVAC equipment selection based on different thermal unit standards
Comparing convective heat transfer coefficients from experimental data expressed in kcal (IT)/h·ft²·°C
Assessing thermal transmittance and insulation performance in building assemblies

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent usage of area units when converting to avoid errors
Apply this conversion during steady-state heat transfer analysis for accurate results
Use the converter to reconcile data between SI-based temperature scales and imperial thermal units
Be cautious in non-standard atmospheric or material conditions as deviations can occur

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady-state conditions and does not account for transient heat flow
Inaccuracies may arise if area units are mixed without proper conversion
Does not adjust for non-standard atmospheric or material influences on heat transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C represent?: It denotes a heat transfer coefficient defined as heat flow per unit area for each 1 °C temperature difference, using international-table kilocalories per hour per square foot.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/h·ft²·°C to Btu (th)/h·ft²·°F?: The conversion allows translation of thermal performance data between SI temperature units and British imperial thermal units, facilitating HVAC design and building energy calculations that rely on different measurement standards.
Are there any conditions where this conversion might be inaccurate?: Accuracy depends on steady-state assumptions and consistent area units; using the conversion under transient conditions or with mixed unit definitions can lead to errors.

Key Terminology

Heat Transfer Coefficient: A measure describing the rate of heat energy transfer through a surface per unit area per unit temperature difference.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C: A unit expressing the heat transfer coefficient using international-table kilocalories per hour per square foot per degree Celsius.
Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F: A unit indicating heat transfer rate per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit, commonly used in imperial measurements.
U-value: The overall heat transfer coefficient indicating how well a building element transmits heat.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical quantity does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C measure?

Heat capacity per unit volume

Heat transfer coefficient per area and temperature difference

Thermal conductivity of a material

What unit corresponds to Btu (th)/hour/square foot/°F?

Heat flux per unit time

Heat transfer rate per unit area per temperature difference

Energy stored per degree Fahrenheit

Why must area units be consistent when converting heat transfer coefficients?

Because heat transfer is independent of area

To ensure accurate and meaningful conversion results

To adjust temperature values accordingly

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