Heat Flux Density Converter

Enter value and click on calculate. Result will be displayed.
Enter Value :
 
Result:
BTU/hour square foot :
BTU/hft2
BTU/minute square foot :
BTU/minft2
Calorie/second square centimeter :
cal/scm2
Dyne/hour centimeter :
dyn/hcm2
Erg/hour square millimeter :
erg/hmm2
Foot pound/minute square foot :
ft-pound/minft2
Gram calorie/hour square centimeter :
gram-cal/hcm2
Horsepower (metric)/square foot :
hp/ft2
Horsepower (UK)/square foot :
hp/ft2
CHU/hour square foot :
GHU/hft2
Joule/second square meter :
j/sm2
Kilocalorie/hour square foot :
kcal/hft2
Kilocalorie/hour square meter :
kcal/(hM2
Kilowatt/square meter :
kW/M2
Watt/square centimeter :
W/M2
Watt/square inch :
W/in2
Watt/square meter :
W/M2

What is a Heat Flux Density Converter?

A Heat Flux Density Converter is a tool used to convert heat flux density between different units. Heat flux density is the rate of heat transfer per unit area, measured in W/m² (watts per square meter), kcal/m²·h, BTU/ft²·h, etc.

Why Use a Heat Flux Density Converter?

  • Ensures consistent measurements across different unit systems.
  • Used in thermal engineering, HVAC, and material science.
  • Helps in analyzing solar radiation, insulation, and heat exchangers.

How to Convert Heat Flux Density?

Common conversions:

  • 1 W/m² = 0.8598 kcal/m²·h
  • 1 W/m² = 0.3171 BTU/ft²·h
  • 1 kcal/m²·h = 1.163 W/m²
  • 1 BTU/ft²·h = 3.154 W/m²

Example: Convert 500 W/m² to BTU/ft²·h

500×0.3171=158.55 BTU/ft²·h

When to Use a Heat Flux Density Converter?

  • Evaluating heat transfer in buildings and insulation.
  • Converting solar panel radiation data.
  • Comparing thermal conductivity of materials.
  • Analyzing industrial furnaces and boilers.