Outside Area in Heat Transfer Formulas

Outside Area is the space outside the shape. It’s a measure of 2-D space, and the units for area are squared ("length squared"). And is denoted by A_outside. Outside Area is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Outside Area is always positive.

Formulas to find Outside Area in Heat Transfer

fxOutside Area given Outer Thermal ResistanceGo

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Outside Area

fxThermal Resistance for Convection at Outer SurfaceGo

fxOutside Heat Transfer Coefficient given Thermal ResistanceGo

List of variables in Heat Transfer formulas

fx External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient Go

fx Thermal Resistance Go

FAQ

What is the Outside Area?

Outside Area is the space outside the shape. It’s a measure of 2-D space, and the units for area are squared ("length squared"). Outside Area is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Outside Area is always positive.

Can the Outside Area be negative?

No, the Outside Area, measured in Area cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Outside Area?

Outside Area is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Outside Area can be measured.

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