What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C measure?

It measures the steady-state heat flow of one kilocalorie (International Table) per hour through a one-meter thickness of material with a temperature difference of 1 °C.

When should I use calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C?

This unit is useful when reporting or comparing thermal conductivities from older literature or when dealing with finer material dimensions and faster thermal processes.

Why convert between these units?

Converting helps translate legacy or regional non-SI thermal conductivity data into units better suited for detailed analysis, facilitating comparison across different engineering standards.

Convert Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C to Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C

Easily convert thermal conductivity units from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per °C to calorie (IT) per second per centimeter per °C using this online unit converter tool designed for engineering and HVAC applications.

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C

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

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C to Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C	Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°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.

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C to Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C Conversion Table
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C	Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C

Explore More Thermal Conductivity Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts thermal conductivity values from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C to calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C. These units are commonly used in engineering fields like HVAC, materials science, and building insulation analysis, especially when working with legacy or non-SI thermal data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C.
Select the output unit as calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value instantly.
Use the result to compare or analyze thermal conductivity in different unit conventions.

Key Features

Converts between non-SI units of thermal conductivity commonly found in historical and engineering literature.
Supports conversions useful for HVAC design, energy-loss calculations, and materials research.
Quickly translates legacy thermal conductivity values to units compatible with finer measurement scales.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Provides clear unit definitions and relevant use cases for context.

Examples

5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C converts to 0.013888889 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.
10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C converts to 0.027777778 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C.

Common Use Cases

Specify thermal conductivity in building insulation and HVAC energy-loss calculations using non-SI units.
Compare heat-transfer properties of metals, ceramics, and composites in older engineering documents.
Size heat exchangers and piping where legacy data is reported in kilocalorie units.
Report or compare thermal conductivities of metals and alloys from older sources using calorie units.
Convert historical heat-transfer measurements for modern engineering analyses.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent use of unit systems to avoid confusion between SI and non-SI units.
Use this tool to facilitate comparison between legacy data and modern measurements.
Check that steady-state conditions and uniform material properties apply for accurate interpretation.
Refer to unit definitions to understand the physical meaning of each unit.
Combine converted data with current standards for comprehensive analysis.

Limitations

Small discrepancies may arise due to differences in unit definitions and temperature scales.
Assumes steady-state heat flow and uniform material characteristics.
Potential confusion can occur when mixing non-SI units like kcal and cal with SI units without clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C measure?: It measures the steady-state heat flow of one kilocalorie (International Table) per hour through a one-meter thickness of material with a temperature difference of 1 °C.
When should I use calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C?: This unit is useful when reporting or comparing thermal conductivities from older literature or when dealing with finer material dimensions and faster thermal processes.
Why convert between these units?: Converting helps translate legacy or regional non-SI thermal conductivity data into units better suited for detailed analysis, facilitating comparison across different engineering standards.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C: A unit of thermal conductivity indicating heat flow of one kilocalorie per hour through a 1-meter thick material with a 1 °C temperature difference.
Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C: A thermal conductivity unit showing heat energy transferred per second through a 1 cm thick material with a 1 °C temperature difference.
Thermal Conductivity: A material property describing its ability to conduct heat under steady-state conditions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C represent?

Heat energy transferred per second through 1 cm thickness

Heat flow of one kilocalorie per hour through 1 meter thickness

Electrical conductivity of building materials

Which field commonly uses calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C?

Legacy thermal conductivity reporting

Astrophysics heat transfer

Audio signal processing

What is a key consideration when using this converter?

Ensuring non-steady-state conditions

Mixing SI and non-SI units carefully

Measuring electrical resistance

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