Conductance

Conductance
  The quantity of heat, in Btu's, that will flow through one square foot of material in one hour, when there is a 1 degree F temperature difference between both surfaces. Conductance values are given for a specific thickness of material, not per inch thickness.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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