What does Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F measure?

It measures thermal conductivity as the heat transfer rate per second through a material thickness of one inch and a surface area of one square foot for a temperature difference of one degree Fahrenheit.

When should I convert to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C?

Use this unit to analyze materials’ thermal conductivity within systems using non-SI units, such as in older engineering references or regional standards.

Can I use this conversion for transient heat transfer calculations?

No, this converter is designed for steady-state thermal conductivity values and may not apply accurately to transient heat transfer scenarios.

How to Convert from Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C?

Convert thermal conductivity values between Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F and kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C units using this easy-to-use tool designed for engineering and HVAC applications.

Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C Conversion Table

Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F	Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C Conversion Table
Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F	Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Explore More Thermal Conductivity Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform thermal conductivity measurements from Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F—an Imperial unit—to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C, a non-SI metric unit. It supports professionals involved in HVAC design, building science, and materials engineering by facilitating the interchange of legacy and regional unit systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value of thermal conductivity in Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F
Select Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F as the source unit
Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C as the target unit
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity values between US customary and older metric units
Easy-to-use, browser-based interface
Supports conversion relevant for steady-state heat transfer scenarios
Includes standard engineering units used in HVAC and material property analysis

Examples

1 Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F equals 446.15 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
0.5 Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F equals 223.08 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Common Use Cases

Converting thermal conductivity data on material datasheets between Imperial and non-SI units
Performing heat-transfer calculations in HVAC and building envelope analyses
Comparing legacy engineering data in different unit systems for equipment sizing and design

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure temperature scales are correctly accounted for when converting units involving °F and °C
Use this conversion primarily for steady-state thermal conductivity values
Verify converted values when applying them in critical engineering calculations

Limitations

Conversion accuracy depends on careful handling of temperature scale differences (°F vs °C)
Legacy and regional units may cause rounding or approximation variances compared to SI units
Not intended for transient heat transfer applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F measure?: It measures thermal conductivity as the heat transfer rate per second through a material thickness of one inch and a surface area of one square foot for a temperature difference of one degree Fahrenheit.
When should I convert to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C?: Use this unit to analyze materials’ thermal conductivity within systems using non-SI units, such as in older engineering references or regional standards.
Can I use this conversion for transient heat transfer calculations?: No, this converter is designed for steady-state thermal conductivity values and may not apply accurately to transient heat transfer scenarios.

Key Terminology

Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F: An Imperial unit defining heat transferred per second through a one-inch thickness and one square foot area for a one degree Fahrenheit temperature difference.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C: A thermal conductivity unit representing heat flow of one kilocalorie per hour through a one-meter thickness of material for a temperature difference of one degree Celsius.
Thermal conductivity: A material property indicating the rate at which heat passes through a material.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of property does this converter measure?

Electrical conductivity

Thermal conductivity

Fluid viscosity

What temperature scales are involved in this conversion?

Celsius and Kelvin

Fahrenheit and Celsius

Kelvin and Fahrenheit

Which unit system does Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F belong to?

Metric

Imperial (US customary)

International System of Units

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Volume Lumber Units Converter Online Magnetomotive Force Units Converter Online Surface Current Density Units Converter Online Viscosity Kinematic Units Converter Online Illumination Units Converter