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How to Convert from Degree Fahrenheit hour/Btu (IT) to Degree Fahrenheit second/Btu (th)?
Learn to convert thermal resistance values from degree Fahrenheit hour per Btu (IT) to degree Fahrenheit second per Btu (th) for accurate thermal analysis in HVAC, building energy, and electronics cooling applications.
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Degree Fahrenheit hour/Btu (IT) to Degree Fahrenheit second/Btu (th) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform thermal resistance values measured in degree Fahrenheit hour per Btu (IT), a steady-state unit common in HVAC and building energy studies, to degree Fahrenheit second per Btu (th), which is suited for transient heat transfer and thermal-circuit analyses. It supports engineering tasks that require switching between different thermal resistance measurement units.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in degree Fahrenheit hour per Btu (IT)
- Select the starting unit as °F·h/Btu (IT)
- Choose the target unit °F·s/Btu (th)
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
- Use the result for your thermal resistance calculations or simulations
Key Features
- Converts thermal resistance units from °F·h/Btu (IT) to °F·s/Btu (th)
- Supports steady-state and transient heat transfer applications
- Useful for HVAC, building energy analysis, and electronic component cooling
- Includes exact conversion factor based on consistent heat flow and temperature difference definitions
- Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software
Examples
- Converting 1 °F·h/Btu (IT) gives 3597.59 °F·s/Btu (th)
- A value of 0.5 °F·h/Btu (IT) converts to 1798.80 °F·s/Btu (th)
Common Use Cases
- Steady-state thermal resistance calculations in HVAC and building energy systems
- Transient thermal-network modeling for electronics cooling and heat sinks
- Converting thermal resistance values to SI units for engineering comparison
- Modeling temperature differences in building-envelope simulations with imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure consistent units for heat flow rates when converting
- Understand the difference between steady-state and transient thermal resistance
- Use the conversion to enable accurate dynamic thermal behavior modeling
- Double-check input values for precise simulation outcomes
Limitations
- Conversion depends on consistent definitions of heat flow (Btu/h vs. Btu/s) and temperature units
- Different thermal models (steady-state vs transient) may affect interpretation
- Accurate precision is important to avoid errors in sensitive thermal simulations
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does degree Fahrenheit hour/Btu (IT) represent?
- It is a unit measuring steady-state thermal resistance expressing temperature difference per heat flow rate in degrees Fahrenheit per Btu per hour using the International-Table definition of Btu.
- Why convert to degree Fahrenheit second/Btu (th)?
- Converting to °F·s/Btu (th) supports transient heat transfer calculations where heat flow is expressed per second, useful in thermal-circuit and dynamic thermal analyses.
- Can this tool be used for SI unit conversions?
- Yes, the converter aids in relating imperial thermal resistance units to SI equivalents, like kelvin per watt, facilitating engineering comparisons.
Key Terminology
- Degree Fahrenheit hour/Btu (IT)
- A U.S. customary unit of steady-state thermal resistance expressing temperature difference per heat flow of one Btu per hour, using the International-Table definition of the Btu.
- Degree Fahrenheit second/Btu (th)
- A unit of thermal resistance used in transient heat transfer that indicates temperature difference per heat flow rate of one Btu per second.
- Thermal Resistance
- A measure of a material or assembly's opposition to heat flow, expressed as a temperature difference divided by the heat flow rate.