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BTU inch per hour square foot °F to Watts per metre kelvin

Convert BTU inch per hour square foot °F to watts per metre kelvin instantly.

BTU inch per hour square foot °F to Watts per metre kelvin (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) to W/(m·K)) Converter

1 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 0.14423 watts per metre kelvin

1 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) ≈ 0.14422789 W/(m·K)
From
  • Watts per metre kelvinW/(m·K)
  • BTU per hour foot °FBTU/(h·ft·°F)
  • BTU inch per hour square foot °FBTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)
To
  • Watts per metre kelvinW/(m·K)
  • BTU per hour foot °FBTU/(h·ft·°F)

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How it’s calculated

W/(m·K) = BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) × 0.1442278889

  • Multiply the value in BTU inch per hour square foot °F by 0.1442278889.
  • To go back, divide by 0.1442278889 (or multiply by 6.933471799).
  • 1 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) = 0.1442278889 W/(m·K) · 1 W/(m·K) = 6.933471799 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)

Quick examples

1 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 0.14423 watts per metre kelvin · 1 W/(m·K) = 6.9335 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)

  • 1 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 0.14423 watts per metre kelvin
  • 5 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 0.72114 watts per metre kelvin
  • 10 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 1.4423 watts per metre kelvin
  • 25 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 3.6057 watts per metre kelvin
  • 100 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 14.423 watts per metre kelvin

BTU inch per hour square foot °F to watts per metre kelvin conversion table

BTU inch per hour square foot °F (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)) to watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K))
BTU inch per hour square foot °F (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F))Watts per metre kelvin (W/(m·K))
0.025 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.0036057 W/(m·K)
0.04 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.0057691 W/(m·K)
0.1 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.014423 W/(m·K)
0.5 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.072114 W/(m·K)
1 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.14423 W/(m·K)
1.5 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)0.21634 W/(m·K)
15 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)2.1634 W/(m·K)
50 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)7.2114 W/(m·K)
100 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)14.423 W/(m·K)
200 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)28.846 W/(m·K)

About these units

BTU inch per hour square foot °F (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F))

US & imperial (identical)

1 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) ≈ 0.14422789 W/(m·K)

The US insulation k-value unit, about 0.14423 W/(m·K).

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K))

SI (metric)

Base unit

The SI unit of thermal conductivity. Copper is about 400, steel is about 50, mineral wool is about 0.04 W/(m·K).

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert BTU inch per hour square foot °F to watts per metre kelvin?

Use W/(m·K) = BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) × 0.1442278889. Multiply the value in BTU inch per hour square foot °F by 0.1442278889.

How many watts per metre kelvin are in 1 BTU inch per hour square foot °F?

1 BTU inch per hour square foot °F (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)) equals 0.14423 watts per metre kelvin (W/(m·K)); more precisely 0.1442278889.

How many BTU inch per hour square foot °F are in 1 watt per metre kelvin?

1 watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K)) equals 6.9335 BTU inch per hour square foot °F (BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)); more precisely 6.933471799.

What is 15 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) in W/(m·K)?

15 BTU inch per hour square foot °F = 2.1634 watts per metre kelvin.

What is a BTU inch per hour square foot °F?

The US insulation k-value unit, about 0.14423 W/(m·K).

What is a watt per metre kelvin?

The SI unit of thermal conductivity. Copper is about 400, steel is about 50, mineral wool is about 0.04 W/(m·K).

Related conversions

Formula: W/(m·K) = BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F) × 0.1442278889. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.