What does one Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F represent?

It represents the steady heat flow in Btu per hour through a 1-foot-thick material layer with a 1 square foot area and a temperature difference of 1°F.

Why convert Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to kilowatt per meter per kelvin?

Converting to kilowatt/meter/K helps standardize thermal conductivity values in SI units, widely used internationally in engineering and scientific fields.

Can this conversion be used for transient heat transfer calculations?

No, the conversion is intended for steady-state heat conduction and assumes uniform properties and constant temperature gradients.

How to Convert from Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]?

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity values from Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to kilowatt per meter per kelvin [kW/(m*K)] using this easy-to-use online unit converter. Ideal for building materials and HVAC calculations.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts thermal conductivity values between Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F, a unit common in the Imperial system, and kilowatt per meter per kelvin, a standard SI unit. It helps translate material thermal properties to support engineering and scientific work involving steady-state heat transfer.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to convert.
Select the input unit as Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F.
Choose kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)] as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the result in kilowatt/meter/K.

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units from Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to kilowatt/meter/K accurately.
Supports conversions relevant to construction, HVAC, and materials science.
Browser-based with a simple interface for quick calculations.
Useful for comparing and specifying building materials and insulation properties.

Examples

5 Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to approximately 0.0086537 kW/(m*K).
10 Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to approximately 0.0173073 kW/(m*K).

Common Use Cases

Specifying thermal conductivity of building materials like insulation, brick, or wood in different unit systems.
Performing steady-state heat transfer calculations for walls, roofs, and windows in HVAC modeling.
Converting material thermal properties between Imperial and SI units during engineering evaluations.
Designing electronic cooling systems and heat exchangers by comparing material conduction rates.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure steady-state and uniform material properties when applying conversions.
Use consistent temperature gradients that are linear and constant for accurate results.
Cross-check converted values in context of your engineering or scientific application.
Understand the differences between Imperial and SI units to account for rounding or tolerances.

Limitations

The conversion assumes steady-state heat conduction conditions.
Material properties should be uniform for accurate interpretation.
Temperature gradients must remain constant and linear in calculations.
Differences in unit systems may introduce small rounding variances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F represent?: It represents the steady heat flow in Btu per hour through a 1-foot-thick material layer with a 1 square foot area and a temperature difference of 1°F.
Why convert Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to kilowatt per meter per kelvin?: Converting to kilowatt/meter/K helps standardize thermal conductivity values in SI units, widely used internationally in engineering and scientific fields.
Can this conversion be used for transient heat transfer calculations?: No, the conversion is intended for steady-state heat conduction and assumes uniform properties and constant temperature gradients.

Key Terminology

Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F: A thermal conductivity unit representing heat flow in Btu per hour through a 1-foot-thick material with a 1 ft² area and 1°F temperature difference.
Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]: A thermal conductivity unit measuring the rate of heat transfer in kilowatts per meter thickness per kelvin temperature difference.
Steady-State Heat Conduction: A heat transfer condition where temperature distribution does not change over time, allowing uniform thermal conductivity calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit is one Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F approximately equal to in watts per meter per kelvin?

1.7307 W/(m·K)

0.0017307 W/(m·K)

173.07 W/(m·K)

Which application is suitable for converting Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F to kilowatt/meter/K?

Translating thermal conductivity for building insulation

Calculating electrical circuits

Measuring fluid velocity

What assumption is necessary when using this conversion?

Steady-state heat conduction

Non-linear temperature gradients

Variable material density

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