What does Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F measure?

It measures the thermal conductivity defined as heat transfer per hour through a material 1 inch thick per square foot of area with a one degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.

Why convert to watt/centimeter/°C?

Because watt/centimeter/°C is suited for small or thin material samples and electronic components where metric units and fine thickness measurements are used.

Is the conversion exact?

No, the conversion factor is an approximation and should be applied carefully depending on the measurement context.

Convert Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F to Watt/centimeter/°C

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity values from Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F to watt/centimeter/°C using a handy unit converter tool designed for building, HVAC, laboratory, and electronics applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows you to transform thermal conductivity measurements from Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F, a unit common in building and HVAC engineering, into watt/centimeter/°C used for smaller scale laboratory and electronics measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F
Select watt/centimeter/°C as the desired output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
Use the converted results for analysis or reporting in appropriate applications

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units between building industry and laboratory standards
Supports converting from Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F to watt/centimeter/°C
Easy to use and accessible through a web browser
Provides clear examples and conversion formulas
Helps compare thermal properties across different material scales

Examples

10 Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to approximately 0.014422789 watt/centimeter/°C
5 Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to approximately 0.0072113945 watt/centimeter/°C

Common Use Cases

Specifying thermal conductivity of insulation materials in building product datasheets
Calculating steady-state heat transfer for HVAC load and energy modeling
Reporting thermal conductivity of small or thin samples like polymers and composites in laboratories
Evaluating performance of thermal interface materials in electronics
Comparing thermal properties of metals, ceramics, and insulators using convenient metric units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure unit selection matches the scale and measurement context of your material
Use the converter when translating values between different industry standards
Refer to provided conversion formulas and examples for accuracy
Remember that unit conversions involve approximations and verify results for critical applications
Adjust calculations when comparing large-scale materials to thin film samples due to unit scale differences

Limitations

Conversion factors are approximate and may vary with measurement precision
Original units apply to larger materials and thicknesses, so adjustments might be necessary for thin samples
Differences in scale and temperature units should be carefully considered in analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F measure?: It measures the thermal conductivity defined as heat transfer per hour through a material 1 inch thick per square foot of area with a one degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
Why convert to watt/centimeter/°C?: Because watt/centimeter/°C is suited for small or thin material samples and electronic components where metric units and fine thickness measurements are used.
Is the conversion exact?: No, the conversion factor is an approximation and should be applied carefully depending on the measurement context.

Key Terminology

Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F: A thermal conductivity unit representing heat transfer per hour through a 1-inch thick material per square foot area for a 1°F temperature difference, used in building and HVAC contexts.
Watt/centimeter/°C: A thermal conductivity unit representing heat conducted per centimeter thickness per degree Celsius temperature difference, commonly used for small-scale or laboratory measurements.
Thermal Conductivity: A property describing a material's ability to conduct heat under steady-state conditions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What industry commonly uses Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F?

Laboratory material testing

Building and HVAC engineering

Electronics manufacturing

Which unit is more appropriate for measuring thermal conductivity of thin films?

Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F

Watt/centimeter/°C

Btu per second

What must you consider when converting between these units?

The material color

Differences in unit scale and temperature intervals

The geographic location

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