[Bldg-sim] U-Factor/R-Value Formula

Matthew Higgins higgins at edi-arch.com
Mon Feb 4 12:45:43 PST 2008


Does anyone have a formula to calculate either U-Factor or R-Value using 
the eQuest material properties of the following?

Conductivity = (Btu/h-ft-°F)

Density =  (lb/ft^3 )

Specific Heat = (Btu/lb-°F)

And thickness.

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