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

It measures thermal conductivity as heat flow in thermochemical calories per second through a 1 cm thickness and 1 cm² area for a 1 °C temperature difference.

Where is Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F commonly used?

It is commonly used to specify thermal conductivity of building materials in construction, HVAC design, and energy-efficiency calculations.

Why convert thermal conductivity units between these systems?

Conversion allows integration of legacy thermal data with modern imperial-based engineering analyses and regulatory standards.

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

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity values from calorie (th)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F with clear instructions, key features, examples, and use cases relevant to building and engineering applications.

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

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

This unit converter transforms thermal conductivity measurements from the calorie (th)/second/cm/°C unit, commonly used in older cgs-based data and laboratory experiments, to the Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F unit, widely used in building construction and HVAC industry standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in calorie (th)/second/cm/°C
Select the source unit as calorie (th)/second/cm/°C
Choose the target unit as Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F
Click convert to get the equivalent value in Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity values between calorie (th)/second/cm/°C and Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F
Facilitates translation of legacy laboratory and materials data into imperial units for modern use
Supports engineering analyses related to building insulation, HVAC design, and construction energy efficiency

Examples

2 calorie (th)/second/cm/°C converts to approximately 483.4941 Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F
0.5 calorie (th)/second/cm/°C converts to approximately 120.8735 Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F

Common Use Cases

Reporting thermal conductivity values from older cgs-based engineering or materials manuals
Converting heat-flow measurements recorded in calorie units to imperial units for building materials
Performing thermal analysis and energy-efficiency calculations in HVAC and construction projects
Translating material thermal properties between SI and imperial systems for regulatory compliance

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use the thermochemical calorie definition specific to this conversion
Be mindful of temperature scale differences between Celsius and Fahrenheit during interpretation
Use this conversion tool for steady-state conduction scenarios under standard measurement conditions

Limitations

The tool is specific to the thermochemical calorie and does not account for other calorie definitions
Temperature scale differences require careful attention for accurate thermal conductivity interpretation
Conversions assume steady-state heat flow and standard conditions, which may not apply in all cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/second/cm/°C measure?: It measures thermal conductivity as heat flow in thermochemical calories per second through a 1 cm thickness and 1 cm² area for a 1 °C temperature difference.
Where is Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F commonly used?: It is commonly used to specify thermal conductivity of building materials in construction, HVAC design, and energy-efficiency calculations.
Why convert thermal conductivity units between these systems?: Conversion allows integration of legacy thermal data with modern imperial-based engineering analyses and regulatory standards.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C: A unit expressing thermal conductivity as heat flow in thermochemical calories per second through 1 cm thickness and 1 cm² area with a 1 °C temperature difference.
Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F: A unit of thermal conductivity representing steady heat flow in Btu per hour through a 1-foot thick layer with 1 ft² area at a 1°F temperature difference.
Thermal Conductivity: A measure of a material's ability to conduct heat under steady-state conditions.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures thermal conductivity using thermochemical calories?

Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F

Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C

Watt per meter Kelvin

What is a common use of Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F?

Laboratory calorimetric experiments

Building insulation thermal analysis

Reporting in older cgs handbooks

What must you consider when converting from calorie (th)/second/cm/°C to Btu (IT) foot/hour/sq. foot/°F?

Different calorie definitions

Wavelength of heat radiation

Color of material

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