What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform thermal conductivity measurements from kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C, supporting accurate data alignment across engineering standards and legacy datasets.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the thermal conductivity value in kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C into the input field.
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Select kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C as the source unit and kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C.
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Use the result for building engineering, HVAC design, or industrial heat transfer analysis.
Key Features
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Converts thermal conductivity units from kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C to kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
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Provides a conversion formula based on a precise conversion rate
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Supports building, HVAC, and industrial heat transfer calculations
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Helps align regional or outdated units with current international conventions
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Examples
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1 kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C equals 0.9993312315 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
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5 kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C converts to 4.9966561575 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
Common Use Cases
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Specifying thermal conductivity of insulation for walls, roofs, and windows in building engineering.
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Comparing heat-transfer characteristics of materials in HVAC and energy-loss calculations where non-SI units are used.
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Converting legacy or region-specific technical data to align with international thermal conductivity standards.
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Sizing heat exchangers and piping based on kcal/(h·m·°C) values from older design documentation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm the original unit used in your data to select the correct conversion direction.
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Use this converter to maintain consistency when integrating legacy thermal conductivity data with current standards.
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Consider this unit conversion particularly when precision is critical despite the small difference between units.
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Switch to SI units like W/(m·K) for scientific calculations when possible to align with modern conventions.
Limitations
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The difference between the kilocalorie (th) and kilocalorie (IT) units is very slight, about 0.07%.
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For many practical applications, these units can be treated as nearly equivalent, but exact conversions are necessary for compliance and precise engineering.
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Both units are non-SI and are gradually being replaced by W/(m·K) in scientific and international standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C measure?
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It measures thermal conductivity as the heat flow in kilocalories per hour through one meter of material thickness with a one degree Celsius temperature difference.
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Why convert kilocalorie (th) units to kilocalorie (IT)?
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Conversion helps to align legacy or regional data with international standards and ensures accurate thermal conductivity comparisons.
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Is the difference between these units significant?
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The difference is very small, approximately 0.07%, but precise calculations and standards compliance require the correct conversion.
Key Terminology
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Kilocalorie (th)/hour/meter/°C
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A unit measuring heat flow in kilocalories per hour through a meter thickness of material for a temperature difference of 1 °C, often used in building and HVAC contexts.
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Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/meter/°C
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A thermal conductivity unit representing heat flow of one kilocalorie (International Table) per hour through a meter thickness for a 1 °C temperature difference.
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Thermal conductivity
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The rate at which heat passes through a material of specified thickness and temperature difference.