Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion

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

cal/(s·cm·°C)
kW/(m·K)

How to Convert Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin

Conversion Formula

1 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 0.419 kW/(m·K)
1 kW/(m·K) = 2.388 cal/(s·cm·°C)

Example

Convert 15 cal/(s·cm·°C) to kW/(m·K):

15 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 15 × 0.419 kW/(m·K) = 6.28 kW/(m·K)

Unit Information

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Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius

cal/(s·cm·°C)

Definition

The calorie (IT) per second per centimeter per degree Celsius (cal/(s·cm·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 418.68 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used in thermal engineering and materials science.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the International Table calorie system for thermal conductivity measurements, this unit became standard in thermal engineering and materials science applications. It provides a practical measure for thermal conductivity using familiar calorie, 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 of materials in various engineering applications.

Multiplier

418.68

Offset

0

Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin

kW/(m·K)

Definition

The kilowatt per meter per kelvin (kW/(m·K)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to 1000 watts per meter per kelvin. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient, commonly used for high thermal conductivity materials and large-scale thermal systems.

History/Origin

Developed for measuring thermal conductivity of high-conductivity materials and large-scale thermal systems, this unit became standard in industrial and engineering applications. It provides a convenient measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where kilowatt units are more appropriate than watt units.

Current Use

Widely used in industrial thermal engineering, power generation, and large-scale thermal systems for measuring high thermal conductivity materials. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, calculating heat transfer rates, and analyzing thermal properties in industrial applications.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table

Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)] Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin [kW/(m·K)]
1 cal/(s·cm·°C) 0.41868 kW/(m·K)
10 cal/(s·cm·°C) 4.1868 kW/(m·K)
25 cal/(s·cm·°C) 10.467 kW/(m·K)
50 cal/(s·cm·°C) 20.934 kW/(m·K)
100 cal/(s·cm·°C) 41.868 kW/(m·K)
0 cal/(s·cm·°C) 0E+0 kW/(m·K)
-10 cal/(s·cm·°C) -4.1868 kW/(m·K)
-40 cal/(s·cm·°C) -16.7472 kW/(m·K)

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