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Heat flux
Heat-transfer rate per surface area.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
ResultBtuIT/(h·ft²) → W/m²Convert Btu per hour square foot to watt per square metre
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Start with a familiar unit, type a value, and get a dependable answer with sensible precision. Fractions and scientific notation are welcome.
Heat-transfer rate per surface area.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a Btu per hour square foot value to calculate watt per square metre with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto keeps up to 12 significant digits, trims unnecessary zeroes, and switches to scientific notation for extreme magnitudes.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| watt per square metrefrom BtuIT/(h·ft²) | W/m² | Interactive |
| kilowatt per square metrefrom BtuIT/(h·ft²) | kW/m² | Interactive |
| watt per square centimetrefrom BtuIT/(h·ft²) | W/cm² | Interactive |
| Btu per hour square footfrom BtuIT/(h·ft²) | BtuIT/(h·ft²) | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.