Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion

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

cal/(s·cm²·°C)
W/(m²·°C)

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

Conversion Formula

1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 41868 W/(m²·°C)
1 W/(m²·°C) = 0 cal/(s·cm²·°C)

Example

Convert 15 cal/(s·cm²·°C) to W/(m²·°C):

15 cal/(s·cm²·°C) = 15 × 41868 W/(m²·°C) = 628020 W/(m²·°C)

Unit Information

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Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius

cal/(s·cm²·°C)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per second per square centimeter per degree Celsius (cal/(s·cm²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to approximately 41,868 watts per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, commonly used in thermal engineering applications where calorie units are preferred.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for heat transfer coefficient measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar calorie, second, centimeter, and Celsius 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 Meter per Degree Celsius

W/(m²·°C)

Definition

The watt per square meter per degree Celsius (W/(m²·°C)) is a unit of heat transfer coefficient equal to one watt per square meter per Kelvin. It represents the rate of heat transfer per unit area per unit temperature difference, commonly used in thermal engineering applications where the Celsius temperature scale is preferred.

History/Origin

Developed for thermal engineering applications where the Celsius temperature scale is preferred, this unit became standard in building thermal analysis and HVAC system design. It provides a practical measure for heat transfer coefficient using familiar Celsius temperature units.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, HVAC system design, and building thermal analysis applications where the Celsius temperature scale is preferred. It is essential for calculating heat transfer rates, designing thermal management systems, and analyzing thermal properties in engineering applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

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

Calorie (IT) per Second per Square Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm²·°C)] Watt per Square Meter per Degree Celsius [W/(m²·°C)]
1 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 41868 W/(m²·°C)
10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 418680 W/(m²·°C)
25 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 1046700 W/(m²·°C)
50 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 2093400 W/(m²·°C)
100 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 4186800 W/(m²·°C)
0 cal/(s·cm²·°C) 0E+0 W/(m²·°C)
-10 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -418680 W/(m²·°C)
-40 cal/(s·cm²·°C) -1674720 W/(m²·°C)