What does calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C measure?

It measures thermal conductivity as the heat energy transferred per second through a 1 cm thick material area with a 1 °C temperature difference.

Why convert to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F?

Because this unit is commonly used in North American building and HVAC engineering for specifying thermal conductivity of insulation and construction materials.

Can I use this converter for transient heat transfer situations?

No, this converter assumes steady-state heat transfer and uniform material thickness, so it is not suitable for transient or non-uniform conditions.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F?

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F with this simple online conversion guide.

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Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates the transformation of thermal conductivity values from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F. It supports professionals working with legacy scientific data and those involved in building and HVAC thermal analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C into the input field.
Select the target unit Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F for conversion.
Initiate the conversion to receive the equivalent value instantly.
Use the converted value for thermal analysis, reporting, or comparison purposes.

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units between calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C and Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F.
Supports interpretation of historical and international heat transfer measurements.
Enables accurate comparison of insulation and construction material performance.
Browser-based and easy to use without any installations.
Adapts to engineering and building specification requirements.

Examples

1 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C converts to approximately 2902.91 Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F.
0.5 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C converts to approximately 1451.45 Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F.

Common Use Cases

Converting thermal conductivity data from historical literature or legacy engineering documents using calories.
Specifying insulation material properties in building product datasheets for North American standards.
Performing steady-state heat transfer calculations for walls, roofs, or glazing in HVAC energy modeling.
Comparing thermal performance of construction materials according to building codes.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the units of temperature difference being used, as conversions involve °C and °F scales.
Use steady-state assumptions and uniform material dimensions for accurate application of conversion results.
Consider the material homogeneity where thermal conductivity data originates to reduce errors.
Refer to original measurement contexts when converting legacy thermal data for engineering analyses.

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady-state heat transfer and uniform material thickness which may not apply in transient conditions.
Differences in temperature scales (°C vs. °F) necessitate careful interpretation of the results.
Conversion precision depends on exact temperature gradients and material uniformity.
This tool does not account for variations in measurement conditions or material anisotropy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C measure?: It measures thermal conductivity as the heat energy transferred per second through a 1 cm thick material area with a 1 °C temperature difference.
Why convert to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F?: Because this unit is commonly used in North American building and HVAC engineering for specifying thermal conductivity of insulation and construction materials.
Can I use this converter for transient heat transfer situations?: No, this converter assumes steady-state heat transfer and uniform material thickness, so it is not suitable for transient or non-uniform conditions.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C: A thermal conductivity unit representing heat transferred per second through 1 cm thickness per unit area with 1 °C temperature difference using International Table calories.
Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F: A unit measuring thermal conductivity as British thermal units transferred per hour through 1 inch thickness per square foot with 1 °F temperature difference.
Thermal Conductivity: A property indicating how well a material conducts heat.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) inch/hour/sq. foot/°F?

2902.91

418.68

Which temperature scales are involved in this unit conversion?

Kelvin and Celsius

Celsius and Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit and Rankine

What assumption is this conversion based on?

Steady-state heat transfer

Transient heat transfer

Variable material thickness

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