Why is it important to distinguish between kilocalorie (IT) and calorie (th) in this conversion?

Because kilocalorie (IT) uses the International Table calorie equivalent to 4184 J, while calorie (th) is the thermochemical calorie equivalent to 4.184 J. Mixing them up can lead to incorrect results.

What are typical applications for converting these thermal conductivity units?

Applications include HVAC design, material thermal property comparison, heat exchanger sizing, calorimetry, and converting legacy engineering data to modern units.

How do I perform the conversion manually?

Multiply the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C by 0.0027796367 to get the equivalent value in calorie (th)/second/cm/°C.

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

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity values from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per °C to calorie (thermochemical) per second per centimeter per °C. This guide covers definitions, use cases, and step-by-step instructions for accurate unit transformation.

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

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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C to Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform thermal conductivity measurements from kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per °C to calorie (thermochemical) per second per centimeter per °C. It is useful for converting legacy engineering data and lab measurements between non-SI and CGS-based units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
Select kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C as the input unit
Choose calorie (th)/second/cm/°C as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent value in calorie (th)/second/cm/°C

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units between kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C and calorie (th)/second/cm/°C
Supports translation of legacy energy loss and material property data
Browser-based and easy to use for engineering and scientific applications
Provides clear unit definitions and conversion factors for accuracy

Examples

Convert 5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C: multiply 5 by 0.0027796367 to get 0.0138981835 calorie (th)/second/cm/°C
Convert 10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C: multiply 10 by 0.0027796367 to get 0.027796367 calorie (th)/second/cm/°C

Common Use Cases

Specifying thermal conductivity for building insulation and HVAC energy-loss calculations with non-SI units
Comparing heat-transfer properties in older engineering references using kcal/h units
Sourcing heat exchanger and piping design information from legacy data in kilocalorie units
Reporting thermal conductivity in CGS-based handbooks or conducting calorimetric experiments
Converting legacy thermal conductivity data to modern SI units for accurate heat-transfer analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are consistent when performing calculations to avoid errors
Verify whether using International Table calories or thermochemical calories to prevent confusion
Use provided conversion factor directly to maintain clarity
Cross-check converted results especially when integrating old and modern data

Limitations

Conversion combines different base units of time, length, and calorie types requiring care
Differences between International Table and thermochemical calorie definitions can cause misunderstandings
Manual conversions may introduce rounding errors affecting precision
Legacy data may not always align perfectly with modern SI unit standards

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to distinguish between kilocalorie (IT) and calorie (th) in this conversion?: Because kilocalorie (IT) uses the International Table calorie equivalent to 4184 J, while calorie (th) is the thermochemical calorie equivalent to 4.184 J. Mixing them up can lead to incorrect results.
What are typical applications for converting these thermal conductivity units?: Applications include HVAC design, material thermal property comparison, heat exchanger sizing, calorimetry, and converting legacy engineering data to modern units.
How do I perform the conversion manually?: Multiply the value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C by 0.0027796367 to get the equivalent value in calorie (th)/second/cm/°C.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C: A unit describing steady heat flow of one kilocalorie (International Table) per hour through a 1-meter thickness for a 1 °C temperature difference.
Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C: A thermal conductivity unit indicating heat flow in thermochemical calories per second through 1 cm thickness and area for a 1 °C temperature difference.
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie unit defined as 4.184 joules, used in calorimetric experiments and older CGS-based heat-transfer data.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Heat flow per second through a 1 cm thickness

Heat flow per hour through a 1 meter thickness for 1 °C difference

Energy per unit mass at constant temperature

Which calorie type does calorie (th)/second/cm/°C use?

International Table calorie

Thermochemical calorie

Dietary calorie

Why must care be taken during this conversion?

Because the units involve different base quantities and calorie definitions

Because calculations always produce exact results

Because it’s used only in modern SI unit systems

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