Watt per Square Centimeter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter Conversion

Convert between Watt per Square Centimeter and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter quickly and accurately.

W/cm²
kcal/(h·m²)

How to Convert Watt per Square Centimeter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter

Conversion Formula

1 W/cm² = 8598.452 kcal/(h·m²)
1 kcal/(h·m²) = 0 W/cm²

Example

Convert 15 W/cm² to kcal/(h·m²):

15 W/cm² = 15 × 8598.452 kcal/(h·m²) = 128976.784 kcal/(h·m²)

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

Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter

kcal/(h·m²)

Definition

The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per square meter (kcal/(h·m²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 1.163 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in HVAC and building thermal analysis applications.

History/Origin

Developed for HVAC and building thermal analysis applications where kilocalorie and hour 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 thermal and time units.

Current Use

Widely used in HVAC system design, building thermal analysis, and energy efficiency applications. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal insulation, and analyzing thermal performance in building and HVAC applications.

Multiplier

1.163

Offset

0

Watt per Square Centimeter to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter Conversion Table

Watt per Square Centimeter [W/cm²] Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Meter [kcal/(h·m²)]
1 W/cm² 8598.452279 kcal/(h·m²)
10 W/cm² 85984.522793 kcal/(h·m²)
25 W/cm² 214961.306983 kcal/(h·m²)
50 W/cm² 429922.613966 kcal/(h·m²)
100 W/cm² 859845.2279330001 kcal/(h·m²)
0 W/cm² 0E+0 kcal/(h·m²)
-10 W/cm² -85984.522793 kcal/(h·m²)
-40 W/cm² -343938.091173 kcal/(h·m²)

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