Thermal Conductivity Converter
Convert between thermal conductivity units
rate：1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) = 1.73073467 W/(m·K)
Results in all units
1 BTU/(h·ft·°F)| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | ||
| W/(m·K) | W/(m·K) | 1.730735 |
| Imperial / US | ||
| BTU/(h·ft·°F) | BTU/(h·ft·°F) | 1 |
| BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) | BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) | 12 |
About Thermal Conductivity Conversion
1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) equals 1.730735 W/(m·K). The conversion rate is 1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) = 1.73073467 W/(m·K). You can switch to any other unit of this category above and see the result instantly.
This converter supports 3 units in total, including W/(m·K), BTU/(h·ft·°F), BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F), and covers metric, imperial and Chinese traditional systems.
Thermal conductivity conversion is widely used in construction, materials science, and HVAC design. In building insulation, the thermal conductivity of materials is calculated to evaluate energy consumption.
All values follow internationally accepted definitions and are rounded to the decimals you choose. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded or stored on a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) in W/(m·K)?
1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) = 1.73073467 W/(m·K). Multiply your value by this rate to convert manually.
How do I convert BTU/(h·ft·°F) to W/(m·K)?
Enter the value in the input box, pick the target unit and read the result right away. As a reference, 1 BTU/(h·ft·°F) = 1.73073467 W/(m·K).
Which units does this converter support?
It supports W/(m·K), BTU/(h·ft·°F), BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) and many more. Use the search box above to filter units quickly.
How accurate are the conversion results?
Conversions follow internationally accepted definitions. Results can show up to 12 decimals, and scientific notation is available for extremely large or tiny values.
History & Background
The concept was proposed by French scientist Joseph Fourier in 1822 (Fourier's Law). He established that heat transfer is proportional to the temperature gradient and cross-sectional area.
Conversion Details
Thermal conductivity measures the ability of a material to conduct heat. The SI unit is W/(m·K).
Common conversions: 1 W/(m·K) ≈ 0.5778 BTU/(h·ft·°F).