The U factor of a floor is a measure of the rate at which floor material transfers heat.
Used to calculate:fossil fuels consumed and biomass fuels consumed
Varies by: global
| Used | global | Reference | Location: Ecosystem (study period) |
Value | Units | Notes |
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| * | Global entity | City of New York Department of Buildings 2011 New York City Energy Conservation Code (Chapter 5: Commercial Building Efficiency) | New York City: Commercial Buildings (2011) | 0.087 | W / K / m2 | U-factor for mass floor |
| Global entity | City of New York Department of Buildings 2011 New York City Energy Conservation Code (Chapter 5: Commercial Building Efficiency) | New York City: Commercial Buildings (2011) | 0.033 | W / K / m2 | U-factor for joist / framing / steel / wood floor |