Watt per Square Centimeter to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Watt per Square Centimeter and Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

W/cm²
cal/(s·cm²)

How to Convert Watt per Square Centimeter to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 W/cm² = 0.239 cal/(s·cm²)
1 cal/(s·cm²) = 4.187 W/cm²

Example

Convert 15 W/cm² to cal/(s·cm²):

15 W/cm² = 15 × 0.239 cal/(s·cm²) = 3.583 cal/(s·cm²)

Unit Information

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

Watt per Square Centimeter

W/cm²

Definition

The watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) is a unit of heat flux density equal to 10,000 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used for high heat flux applications and small-scale thermal systems where centimeter units are more appropriate.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring high heat flux densities in small-scale thermal systems and research applications, this unit became standard in materials science and thermal research. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density in contexts where centimeter units are more appropriate than meter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in materials science, thermal research, and small-scale thermal systems for measuring high heat flux densities. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in research applications.

Multiplier

10000

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter

cal/(s·cm²)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per second per square centimeter (cal/(s·cm²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 41,868 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science applications where calorie units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for heat flux density measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for heat flux density using familiar calorie, second, and centimeter units.

Current Use

Commonly used in thermal engineering, materials science, and research applications where calorie units are preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in various engineering applications.

Multiplier

41868

Offset

0

Watt per Square Centimeter to Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Watt per Square Centimeter [W/cm²] Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter [cal/(s·cm²)]
1 W/cm² 0.238846 cal/(s·cm²)
10 W/cm² 2.388459 cal/(s·cm²)
25 W/cm² 5.971147 cal/(s·cm²)
50 W/cm² 11.942295 cal/(s·cm²)
100 W/cm² 23.88459 cal/(s·cm²)
0 W/cm² 0E+0 cal/(s·cm²)
-10 W/cm² -2.388459 cal/(s·cm²)
-40 W/cm² -9.553836 cal/(s·cm²)

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