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

It measures the steady heat flow per unit area and per unit temperature difference, indicating how many kilocalories pass through one square meter per hour for each degree Celsius difference.

Why convert to Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F?

This unit is used to express heat transfer rates in imperial units common in HVAC design and building energy assessments in regions using feet and Fahrenheit.

Can this converter be used for dynamic heat transfer situations?

No, the conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer conditions with linear temperature difference and does not account for dynamic changes.

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

Convert heat transfer coefficient values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius to Btu (th) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit using this straightforward online converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This online tool converts heat transfer coefficients measured in kilocalories (International Table) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius into Btu (thermal) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit. It helps translate metric thermal performance data into imperial units commonly used in HVAC and building energy evaluations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter per degree Celsius you wish to convert
Select the input and output units corresponding to heat transfer coefficients
Click the convert button to see the result in Btu (th) per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit
Use the result for HVAC design, building energy calculations, or thermal performance analysis

Key Features

Converts heat transfer coefficients between metric and imperial units
Supports kilocalorie (IT)/hour/m²/°C and Btu (th)/s/ft²/°F units
Includes example conversions for quick reference
Provides a clear formula based on established conversion rate
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

10 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C = 0.000569314 Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F
50 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C = 0.00284657 Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F

Common Use Cases

Specifying building U-values for walls, roofs, and windows in thermal calculations
Sizing HVAC systems and estimating heat loss or gain through building envelopes
Comparing insulation effectiveness and heat exchanger surface performance in different unit systems
Performing heat flux estimations in imperial units for construction and engineering
Translating metric heat transfer data into imperial units for regulatory or equipment compatibility

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of units when performing heat transfer calculations
Use this converter for steady-state and linear temperature difference scenarios
Confirm the temperature difference units match between input and output
Verify results against known standards when working with critical engineering systems
Be aware that environmental or measurement differences can affect actual heat transfer

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer and linear temperature variations
Differences in measurement environments may affect real-world heat transfer values
Unit consistency is crucial due to mixed metric and imperial base units in the conversion
The tool does not account for dynamic or non-linear thermal phenomena

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C measure?: It measures the steady heat flow per unit area and per unit temperature difference, indicating how many kilocalories pass through one square meter per hour for each degree Celsius difference.
Why convert to Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F?: This unit is used to express heat transfer rates in imperial units common in HVAC design and building energy assessments in regions using feet and Fahrenheit.
Can this converter be used for dynamic heat transfer situations?: No, the conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer conditions with linear temperature difference and does not account for dynamic changes.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C: A metric unit of heat transfer coefficient representing heat flow per hour per square meter per degree Celsius.
Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F: An imperial unit of heat transfer coefficient representing heat flow per second per square foot per degree Fahrenheit.
Heat Transfer Coefficient: A measure of the rate of heat transfer through a surface per unit area per unit temperature difference.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C quantify?

Energy per unit volume per degree Celsius

Heat flow per unit area per degree Celsius per hour

Temperature difference across a material

Which unit is used for heat transfer rate in imperial measurements?

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square meter/°C

Btu (th)/second/square foot/°F

Watt per square meter per Kelvin

What assumption is important for this conversion?

Non-linear temperature differences

Steady-state heat transfer

Dynamic heat flow variations

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