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Heat Transfer Calculator

Conduction heat loss through a wall.

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Results
Heat loss
1036.8 W
Daily energy
24.88 kWh
U-value
2.4 W/m²K
Annual cost at $0.25/kWh
$1,119.74

Quick answer

Conductive heat loss rises with area and temperature difference and falls with thickness.

Q = k × A × ΔT ÷ thickness

How to use the Heat Transfer Calculator

  1. 1Enter wall area and thickness.
  2. 2Enter the material's thermal conductivity.
  3. 3Enter the inside-outside temperature difference.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good U-value?

Below 0.3 W/m²K for modern insulated walls.

Does this include air films?

No — real U-values add internal and external surface resistances.