Heat Transfer Coefficient
The heat transfer coefficient quantifies convective heat exchange between a surface and a surrounding fluid. It is central in heat exchangers, electronics cooling, HVAC systems, and building thermal analysis. This converter helps compare SI and customary heat-transfer units. It is useful for both quick checks and design calculations.
Common conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 Watt per Square Meter·Kelvin | 0.1761102 BTU per Hour·Square Foot·°F |
| 1 BTU per Hour·Square Foot·°F | 5.678263 Watt per Square Meter·Kelvin |
| 100 Watt per Square Meter·Kelvin | 17.61102 BTU per Hour·Square Foot·°F |
| 10 BTU per Hour·Square Foot·°F | 56.78263 Watt per Square Meter·Kelvin |