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

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

W/cm²
cal/(s·cm²)

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

Conversion Formula

1 W/cm² = 0.239 cal/(s·cm²)
1 cal/(s·cm²) = 4.184 W/cm²

Example

Convert 15 W/cm² to cal/(s·cm²):

15 W/cm² = 15 × 0.239 cal/(s·cm²) = 3.585 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 (th) per Second per Square Centimeter

cal/(s·cm²)

Definition

The calorie (th) per second per square centimeter (cal/(s·cm²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 41,840 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in thermochemical applications where thermochemical calorie units are specified.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for precise heat flux density measurements, this unit became standard in thermochemical and specialized thermal engineering applications. It provides a precise measure for heat flux density using thermochemical calorie units.

Current Use

Used in thermochemical applications, specialized thermal engineering, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized thermal engineering applications.

Multiplier

41840

Offset

0

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

Watt per Square Centimeter [W/cm²] Calorie (th) per Second per Square Centimeter [cal/(s·cm²)]
1 W/cm² 0.239006 cal/(s·cm²)
10 W/cm² 2.390057 cal/(s·cm²)
25 W/cm² 5.975143 cal/(s·cm²)
50 W/cm² 11.950287 cal/(s·cm²)
100 W/cm² 23.900574 cal/(s·cm²)
0 W/cm² 0E+0 cal/(s·cm²)
-10 W/cm² -2.390057 cal/(s·cm²)
-40 W/cm² -9.560229 cal/(s·cm²)

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