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

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

Learn how to convert heat transfer coefficient units from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C to Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F using a clear conversion method for HVAC, building, and engineering applications.

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/%b0C to Btu (IT)/second/square foot/%b0F Conversion Table

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/%b0C to Btu (IT)/second/square foot/%b0F Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate heat transfer coefficient values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius to Btu (IT) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit. It supports energy efficiency, HVAC design, and building performance calculations by enabling conversions between metric and US customary units.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the heat transfer coefficient value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C
  • Select the input and output units accordingly
  • Click convert to get the result in Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • Use the conversion factor 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C = 0.0000568934 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • Apply the output for your heat transfer and HVAC calculations

Key Features

  • Converts heat transfer coefficient units between metric and imperial systems
  • Supports conversion involving kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C and Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • Facilitates building and HVAC industry calculations
  • Browser-based and easy to use without installation
  • Includes unit definitions and practical examples

Examples

  • 10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C = 0.000568934 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
  • 100 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C = 0.00568934 Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F

Common Use Cases

  • Specifying thermal performance values for walls, roofs, and windows in buildings
  • Sizing HVAC systems and estimating steady heat loss or gain through envelopes
  • Comparing insulation effectiveness in regional or legacy engineering data
  • Calculating convective heat-transfer coefficients for refrigeration components
  • Evaluating heat exchanger overall heat-transfer coefficients

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure accurate input values to avoid errors due to the small conversion factor
  • Confirm the units selected match the intended calculation system
  • Use this converter for steady-state heat transfer scenarios
  • Verify temperature scale and area units carefully during conversion
  • Cross-check results especially when applying in critical HVAC or building energy analyses

Limitations

  • The conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer conditions only
  • Care must be taken with area and temperature scale differences between unit systems
  • Small conversion factor may cause rounding errors if not handled precisely
  • Not directly suitable for transient heat transfer conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C measure?
It measures the steady heat flow per unit area per degree Celsius temperature difference, quantifying kilocalories passing per hour through one square meter of material.

In which fields is Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F commonly used?
It is commonly used in US customary engineering for convective heat transfer coefficients, refrigeration, HVAC, and heat exchanger performance ratings.

Why is precise handling of the conversion factor important?
Because the conversion factor has a small magnitude, precise calculation helps avoid rounding errors that can impact thermal performance evaluations.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C
A metric unit measuring steady heat transfer per hour through one square meter per degree Celsius difference based on International Table calories.
Btu (IT)/second/square foot/°F
An imperial heat transfer coefficient unit indicating power transfer per second through one square foot with a temperature difference of one degree Fahrenheit.
Heat Transfer Coefficient
A measure of heat flow rate per unit area per unit temperature difference indicating thermal transfer performance.

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