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

It measures thermal conductivity as heat transfer per second through a 1 cm thick material area with a 1 °C temperature difference, based on International Table calories.

When should I convert thermal conductivity to Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F?

Convert when working with US customary units in HVAC, building insulation analysis, or engineering documents using Imperial units.

Are these units interchangeable without conversion?

No, because they involve different measurement bases and heat units, conversion is necessary for accurate comparison.

Convert Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F

Easily convert thermal conductivity values from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F with our precise online converter tool, ideal for engineering and material science applications.

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

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

This converter transforms thermal conductivity measurements from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C, a metric legacy unit, into Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F, an Imperial unit used primarily in US HVAC and building contexts. It helps translate heat transfer properties between different unit systems for accurate reporting and analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C
Select the target unit as Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
Use the result for building insulation analysis, HVAC design, or material property conversion

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units between metric and Imperial systems
Supports calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C and Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F units
Facilitates heat transfer data comparison and engineering calculations
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software
Useful for translating historical and legacy thermal data

Examples

5 calorie (IT)/s/cm/°C converts to approximately 4.034512 Btu (th) inch/sq. ft./s/°F
0.1 calorie (IT)/s/cm/°C converts to approximately 0.080690 Btu (th) inch/sq. ft./s/°F

Common Use Cases

Comparing thermal conductivities of metals and alloys in legacy literature
Analyzing insulating materials using non-SI thermal data
Performing conduction heat transfer calculations in Imperial units for US-based projects
Converting historical heat transfer measurements to modern engineering units

Tips & Best Practices

Check the units carefully before conversion to avoid confusion between metric and Imperial systems
Use this tool when working with older data sources or documents referencing calorie (IT) units
Apply converted values in engineering analyses for precise thermal conductivity comparisons
Be mindful of differences in base measurements such as cm versus inch and °C versus °F

Limitations

Conversion involves different base units (cm vs. inch, °C vs. °F) requiring careful handling
Thermochemical unit equivalencies approximate results and may introduce minor inaccuracies
The calorie (IT) unit is less common today, limiting usage mostly to legacy datasets

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C measure?: It measures thermal conductivity as heat transfer per second through a 1 cm thick material area with a 1 °C temperature difference, based on International Table calories.
When should I convert thermal conductivity to Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F?: Convert when working with US customary units in HVAC, building insulation analysis, or engineering documents using Imperial units.
Are these units interchangeable without conversion?: No, because they involve different measurement bases and heat units, conversion is necessary for accurate comparison.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C: A metric unit of thermal conductivity based on International Table calories defined as heat transferred per second through 1 cm thickness with a 1 °C temperature difference.
Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F: An Imperial thermal conductivity unit representing heat transferred per second through 1 inch thickness and 1 square foot area with a 1 °F temperature difference.
Thermal conductivity: A material property that indicates the ability to conduct heat.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of property does this converter handle?

Electrical resistance

Thermal conductivity

Fluid viscosity

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

Metric

Imperial (US customary)

What is the primary use of converting calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Btu (th) inch/second/sq. foot/°F?

To calculate electrical power

To translate thermal conductivity data between metric and Imperial units

To measure fluid flow

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