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

It measures the heat flow rate per square foot of surface area per degree Celsius temperature difference, typically used in HVAC and building energy calculations.

When should I use calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C?

This unit is suited for detailed convective heat transfer studies, such as laboratory experiments or heat exchanger design where metric-based units are preferred.

Can I directly convert between the two units without changing temperature units?

Yes, conversion assumes temperature in degrees Celsius remains consistent across both units.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C to Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficients from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square foot per degree Celsius to calorie (IT) per second per square centimeter per degree Celsius using this simple and reliable conversion tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms heat transfer coefficients between kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C and calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C, facilitating conversions between imperial and metric measurement systems for thermal analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C you want to convert.
Select the target unit as calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.
Click convert to obtain the result in the desired unit.

Key Features

Converts heat transfer coefficients between two specialized units used in thermal engineering.
Supports conversions relevant to HVAC, heat exchanger design, and building energy calculations.
Includes precise conversion factors based on standardized international-table definitions.

Examples

10 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C converts to 0.002989975 Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.
50 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C converts to 0.014949875 Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C.

Common Use Cases

Specifying overall heat transfer coefficients (U-values) for building components in HVAC applications using imperial units.
Designing heating and cooling loads and selecting equipment with thermal performance reported in kcal (IT)/h·ft²·°C.
Expressing convective heat transfer coefficients in laboratory and experimental setups using calorie-based metric units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure temperature units are consistent as degrees Celsius throughout the conversion process.
Pay attention to unit area differences between square feet and square centimeters to maintain accuracy.
Use metric units for finer thermal performance measurements involving small surfaces and rapid time scales.

Limitations

The conversion assumes uniform temperature units and does not adjust for material or temperature-dependent property changes.
Area unit differences require careful consideration to avoid misinterpretation of scale.
Small converted values may necessitate precise measurement tools for practical use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C measure?: It measures the heat flow rate per square foot of surface area per degree Celsius temperature difference, typically used in HVAC and building energy calculations.
When should I use calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C?: This unit is suited for detailed convective heat transfer studies, such as laboratory experiments or heat exchanger design where metric-based units are preferred.
Can I directly convert between the two units without changing temperature units?: Yes, conversion assumes temperature in degrees Celsius remains consistent across both units.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C: A heat transfer coefficient unit expressing heat flow in international-table kilocalories per hour per square foot per degree Celsius.
Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C: A unit representing convective heat transfer equal to one international-table calorie transferred per second through each square centimeter per degree Celsius.
Heat Transfer Coefficient: A measure of heat flow rate per unit area per temperature difference, indicating thermal performance in various systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What kind of physical quantity do both units measure?

Electrical resistance

Heat transfer coefficient

Velocity of fluid flow

Which unit uses square centimeters as area measurement?

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C

Calorie (IT)/second/square centimeter/°C

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In what contexts is kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot/°C primarily used?

Astronomical measurements

HVAC and building energy calculations

Pharmaceutical dosing

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