Watt per Square Meter to Calorie (th) per Hour per Square Centimeter Conversion

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

W/m²
cal/(h·cm²)

How to Convert Watt per Square Meter to Calorie (th) per Hour per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 W/m² = 0.086 cal/(h·cm²)
1 cal/(h·cm²) = 11.622 W/m²

Example

Convert 15 W/m² to cal/(h·cm²):

15 W/m² = 15 × 0.086 cal/(h·cm²) = 1.291 cal/(h·cm²)

Unit Information

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

Watt per Square Meter

W/m²

Definition

The watt per square meter (W/m²) is the SI unit of heat flux density, representing the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area. It quantifies the thermal energy flow across surfaces, making it essential for thermal analysis, heat transfer calculations, and energy density assessments in engineering applications.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental relationship between power and area in thermodynamic systems, this unit became standardized with the adoption of the International System of Units. It provides a consistent measure for heat flux density across different materials and thermal systems, enabling accurate thermal design and analysis.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, solar energy analysis, building thermal performance, and heat transfer calculations for quantifying energy flux distribution. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, analyzing solar radiation effects, and optimizing thermal insulation in various engineering applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Calorie (th) per Hour per Square Centimeter

cal/(h·cm²)

Definition

The calorie (th) per hour per square centimeter (cal/(h·cm²)) is a unit of heat flux density equal to approximately 11.62 watts per square meter. It represents the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, commonly used in specialized thermochemical applications where hour time units are preferred.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

11.622

Offset

0

Watt per Square Meter to Calorie (th) per Hour per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Watt per Square Meter [W/m²] Calorie (th) per Hour per Square Centimeter [cal/(h·cm²)]
1 W/m² 0.086042 cal/(h·cm²)
10 W/m² 0.860421 cal/(h·cm²)
25 W/m² 2.151052 cal/(h·cm²)
50 W/m² 4.302103 cal/(h·cm²)
100 W/m² 8.604207 cal/(h·cm²)
0 W/m² 0E+0 cal/(h·cm²)
-10 W/m² -0.860421 cal/(h·cm²)
-40 W/m² -3.441683 cal/(h·cm²)

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