Kilowatt per Square Meter to Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Kilowatt per Square Meter and Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

kW/m²
cal/(h·cm²)

How to Convert Kilowatt per Square Meter to Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 kW/m² = 85.985 cal/(h·cm²)
1 cal/(h·cm²) = 0.012 kW/m²

Example

Convert 15 kW/m² to cal/(h·cm²):

15 kW/m² = 15 × 85.985 cal/(h·cm²) = 1289.768 cal/(h·cm²)

Unit Information

Learn about the heat flux density units you're converting between

Kilowatt per Square Meter

kW/m²

Definition

The kilowatt per square meter (kW/m²) is a unit of heat flux density equal to 1000 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used for high heat flux applications and large-scale thermal systems where kilowatt units are more appropriate.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring high heat flux densities in industrial and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in power generation and industrial thermal analysis. It provides a convenient measure for heat flux density in contexts where kilowatt units are more appropriate than watt units.

Current Use

Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high heat flux densities. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter

cal/(h·cm²)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per hour per square centimeter (cal/(h·cm²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 11.63 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar calorie, hour, and centimeter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in building thermal analysis, HVAC system design, and thermal engineering applications where hour time units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building applications.

Multiplier

11.63

Offset

0

Kilowatt per Square Meter to Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Kilowatt per Square Meter [kW/m²] Calorie (IT) per Hour per Square Centimeter [cal/(h·cm²)]
1 kW/m² 85.984523 cal/(h·cm²)
10 kW/m² 859.845228 cal/(h·cm²)
25 kW/m² 2149.613069 cal/(h·cm²)
50 kW/m² 4299.226139 cal/(h·cm²)
100 kW/m² 8598.452278 cal/(h·cm²)
0 kW/m² 0E+0 cal/(h·cm²)
-10 kW/m² -859.845228 cal/(h·cm²)
-40 kW/m² -3439.380911 cal/(h·cm²)

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