What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate thermal conductivity measurements from Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F, a U.S. customary unit, into calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C, an internationally recognized unit used in scientific and engineering contexts. It simplifies unit translation for building materials and thermal insulation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F you wish to convert.
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Select the output unit as calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.
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Click the convert button to get the result instantly.
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Use the output for energy modeling, material comparisons, or thermal analysis.
Key Features
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Converts thermal conductivity values between US customary and international units.
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Supports analyses involving building insulation, heat transfer, and material properties.
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Browser-based and simple to operate without installation.
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Ideal for professionals in HVAC design, material science, and construction engineering.
Examples
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5 Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to 0.00172126 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.
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10 Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F converts to 0.00344252 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying insulation board conductivity values in U.S. units and converting to international units.
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Comparing thermal properties of metals and building materials in legacy scientific reports.
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Performing heat loss calculations for HVAC system design using consistent unit sets.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that temperature difference references match the unit system used in the input.
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Use steady-state and one-dimensional assumptions cautiously when applying conversions.
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Cross-check converted data when integrating historical heat transfer measurements into modern analyses.
Limitations
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Assumes uniform material properties and steady-state one-dimensional heat flow conditions.
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Differences in °F and °C gradients require careful consideration during calculations.
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Conversion accuracy may be affected by rounding and unit system assumptions in source data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the purpose of converting Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F to calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C?
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Converting these units allows comparison and integration of thermal conductivity data from U.S. customary units to internationally recognized units used in scientific and engineering applications.
Key Terminology
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Btu (th) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F
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A thermal conductivity unit indicating heat flow in thermochemical British thermal units per hour through a 1 inch thick, 1 square foot area for a 1 °F temperature difference.
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calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C
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A thermal conductivity unit representing heat energy in International Table calories transferred per second through a 1 cm thick material with a 1 °C temperature difference.
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Thermal Conductivity
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A material property describing the ability to conduct heat through it under a temperature gradient.