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How to Convert From SHGC to Shading

Coefficients
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Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) is the total percentage of solar

energy at a window opening that is either absorbed and reflected into
a building or directly transmitted through the window. In hot
climates, like Arizona, a low SHGC helps reduce energy costs. In cold
climates, however, a higher SHGC helps reduce energy costs. SHGC
replaces a measurement called shading coefficient (SC). You may find
references to shading coefficient in the ratings of older windows or in
older reference materials. The relationship between the two ratings
systems is straightforward, and the coefficients can be converted with
a simple formula. Have a question? Get an answer from a handyman
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Use the formula SHGC = SC*0.87 to convert between SHGC and SC. Enter the value
that you have and solve algebraically to calculate the value that you don't have.
Multiply SHGC by 1.15 to convert the value from SHGC to SC. This conversion factor is
the result of solving algebraically and is a simple, shorthand version of the formula. Y ou
can use this step in place of algebraic conversion.
Multiply SC by 0.87 to convert from SC to SHGC.

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