Thickness in Heat Transfer Formulas

The thickness of the body or sample is the distance measured on a path parallel to the heat flow. And is denoted by L. Thickness is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Thickness is always negative.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Thickness

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FAQ

What is the Thickness?

The thickness of the body or sample is the distance measured on a path parallel to the heat flow. Thickness is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Thickness is always negative.

Can the Thickness be negative?

Yes, the Thickness, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Thickness?

Thickness is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Thickness can be measured.

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