EN 673:2011
(Main)Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a calculation method to determine the thermal transmittance of glazing with flat and parallel surfaces.
This European Standard applies to uncoated glass (including glass with structured surfaces, e.g. patterned glass), coated glass and materials not transparent in the far infrared which is the case for soda lime glass products, borosilicate glass and glass ceramic. It applies also to multiple glazing comprising such glasses and/or materials. It does not apply to multiple glazing which include in the gas space sheets or foils that are far infrared transparent. The procedure specified in this European Standard determines the U value ) (thermal transmittance) in the central area of glazing.
The edge effects due to the thermal bridge through the spacer of a sealed glazing unit or through the window frame are not included. Furthermore, energy transfer due to solar radiation is not taken into account. The effects of Georgian and other bars are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
The Standard for the calculation of the overall U value of windows, doors and shutters (see A.1) gives normative reference to the U value calculated for the glazing components according to this standard.
For the purpose of product comparison, a vertical position of the glazing is specified. In addition, U values are calculated using the same procedure for other purposes, in particular for predicting:
- heat loss through glazing;
- conduction heat gains in summer;
- condensation on glazing surfaces;
- the effect of the absorbed solar radiation in determining the solar factor (see Clause 2).
Reference should be made to [3], [4] and [5] or other European Standards dealing with heat loss calculations for the application of glazing U values determined by this standard.
A procedure for the determination of emissivity is given in EN 12898.
The rules have been made as simple as possible consistent with accuracy.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-Feb-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 129 - Glass in building
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 129/WG 9 - Light and energy transmission, thermal insulation
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 20-Nov-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2011
- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2011
- Effective Date
- 20-Mar-2010
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 1096-1:2012 - Glass in building - Coated glass - Part 1: Definitions and classification - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 673:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a calculation method to determine the thermal transmittance of glazing with flat and parallel surfaces. This European Standard applies to uncoated glass (including glass with structured surfaces, e.g. patterned glass), coated glass and materials not transparent in the far infrared which is the case for soda lime glass products, borosilicate glass and glass ceramic. It applies also to multiple glazing comprising such glasses and/or materials. It does not apply to multiple glazing which include in the gas space sheets or foils that are far infrared transparent. The procedure specified in this European Standard determines the U value ) (thermal transmittance) in the central area of glazing. The edge effects due to the thermal bridge through the spacer of a sealed glazing unit or through the window frame are not included. Furthermore, energy transfer due to solar radiation is not taken into account. The effects of Georgian and other bars are excluded from the scope of this European Standard. The Standard for the calculation of the overall U value of windows, doors and shutters (see A.1) gives normative reference to the U value calculated for the glazing components according to this standard. For the purpose of product comparison, a vertical position of the glazing is specified. In addition, U values are calculated using the same procedure for other purposes, in particular for predicting: - heat loss through glazing; - conduction heat gains in summer; - condensation on glazing surfaces; - the effect of the absorbed solar radiation in determining the solar factor (see Clause 2). Reference should be made to [3], [4] and [5] or other European Standards dealing with heat loss calculations for the application of glazing U values determined by this standard. A procedure for the determination of emissivity is given in EN 12898. The rules have been made as simple as possible consistent with accuracy.
This European Standard specifies a calculation method to determine the thermal transmittance of glazing with flat and parallel surfaces. This European Standard applies to uncoated glass (including glass with structured surfaces, e.g. patterned glass), coated glass and materials not transparent in the far infrared which is the case for soda lime glass products, borosilicate glass and glass ceramic. It applies also to multiple glazing comprising such glasses and/or materials. It does not apply to multiple glazing which include in the gas space sheets or foils that are far infrared transparent. The procedure specified in this European Standard determines the U value ) (thermal transmittance) in the central area of glazing. The edge effects due to the thermal bridge through the spacer of a sealed glazing unit or through the window frame are not included. Furthermore, energy transfer due to solar radiation is not taken into account. The effects of Georgian and other bars are excluded from the scope of this European Standard. The Standard for the calculation of the overall U value of windows, doors and shutters (see A.1) gives normative reference to the U value calculated for the glazing components according to this standard. For the purpose of product comparison, a vertical position of the glazing is specified. In addition, U values are calculated using the same procedure for other purposes, in particular for predicting: - heat loss through glazing; - conduction heat gains in summer; - condensation on glazing surfaces; - the effect of the absorbed solar radiation in determining the solar factor (see Clause 2). Reference should be made to [3], [4] and [5] or other European Standards dealing with heat loss calculations for the application of glazing U values determined by this standard. A procedure for the determination of emissivity is given in EN 12898. The rules have been made as simple as possible consistent with accuracy.
EN 673:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 673:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 673:1997/A2:2002, EN 673:1997/A1:2000, EN 673:1997, EN 673:2024, EN 674:2011, EN 12898:2019, EN 675:2011, EN ISO 12631:2012, EN 1096-1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 673:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/135. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.PHWRGDGlas im Bauwesen - Bestimmung des U-Wertes (Wärmedurchgangskoeffizient) - BerechnungsverfahrenVerre dans la construction - Détermination du coefficient de transmission thermique, U - Méthode de calculGlass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in buildingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 673:2011SIST EN 673:2011en,fr,de01-maj-2011SIST EN 673:2011SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 673:1999/A2:2004SIST EN 673:1999/A1:2001SIST EN 673:19991DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 673
February 2011 ICS 81.040.20 Supersedes EN 673:1997English Version
Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method
Verre dans la construction - Détermination du coefficient de transmission thermique, U - Méthode de calcul
Glas im Bauwesen - Bestimmung des U-Werts (Wärmedurchgangskoeffizient) - Berechnungsverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 January 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Iteration procedure for glazing with more than one gas space . 16Bibliography . 18 SIST EN 673:2011
This European Standard specifies a calculation method to determine the thermal transmittance of glazing with flat and parallel surfaces. This European Standard applies to uncoated glass (including glass with structured surfaces, e.g. patterned glass), coated glass and materials not transparent in the far infrared which is the case for soda lime glass products, borosilicate glass and glass ceramic. It applies also to multiple glazing comprising such glasses and/or materials. It does not apply to multiple glazing which include in the gas space sheets or foils that are far infrared transparent. The procedure specified in this European Standard determines the U value1) (thermal transmittance) in the central area of glazing. The edge effects due to the thermal bridge through the spacer of a sealed glazing unit or through the window frame are not included. Furthermore, energy transfer due to solar radiation is not taken into account. The effects of Georgian and other bars are excluded from the scope of this European Standard. The standard for the calculation of the overall U value of windows, doors and shutters (see EN ISO 10077-1 [1]) gives normative reference to the U value calculated for the glazing components according to this standard. For the purpose of product comparison, a vertical position of the glazing is specified. In addition, U values are calculated using the same procedure for other purposes, in particular for predicting: heat loss through glazing; conduction heat gains in summer; condensation on glazing surfaces; the effect of the absorbed solar radiation in determining the solar factor (see Bibliography, [2]). Reference should be made to [3], [4] and [5] or other European Standards dealing with heat loss calculations for the application of glazing U values determined by this standard. A procedure for the determination of emissivity is given in EN 12898.
1) In some countries the symbol k has been used hitherto.
A
constant
-
c
specific heat capacity of gas
J/(kg⋅K)
d
thickness of material layer (glass
or alternative glazing material)
m
F
volume fraction
-
h
- heat transfer coefficient
W/(m2⋅K)
- also thermal conductance
W/(m2⋅K)
M
number of material layers
-
n
exponent
-
N
number of spaces
- SIST EN 673:2011
r
thermal resistivity of glass (glazing material)
m⋅K/W
P
gas property
-
s
width of gas space
m
T
absolute temperature
K
U
thermal transmittance
W/(m2⋅K)
∆Τ temperature difference
K
ε
corrected emissivity
-
εn
normal emissivity (perpendicular to the surface)
-
ρ
gas density
kg/m3
σ
Stefan-Boltzmann's constant 5,67 x 10-8
W/(m2⋅K4)
µ
dynamic viscosity of gas
kg/(m⋅s)
λ
- thermal conductivity of gas in space
W/(m⋅K)
ϑ
temperature on the Celsius scale
°C 4.2 Dimensionless Numbers
Gr
Grashof number
-
Nu
Nusselt number
-
Pr
Prandtl number
- 4.3 Subscripts
c
convection
e
external
i
internal
j
jth material layer
k
kth space
g
gas
m
mean
n
normal
r
radiation
s
space SIST EN 673:2011
t
total
1;2
first, second etc. 5 Basic formulae 5.1 General The method of this standard is based on a calculation according to the following principles. 5.2 U value The U value is given by: 1U=1he+1ht+1hi (1) where
he and hi are the external and internal heat transfer coefficients;
ht is the total thermal conductance of the glazing. 1ht=1hs1N∑+dj1M∑⋅rj (2) where
hs is the thermal conductance of each gas space;
N is the number of spaces;
dj is the thickness of each material layer;
rj is the thermal res
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