Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius and Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kcal/(h·m·°C) to kW/(m·K):
Unit Information
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Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·m·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (IT) per hour per meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.163 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 HVAC and building thermal applications.
History/Origin
Developed for HVAC and building thermal 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 thermal conductivity in contexts where kilocalorie and hour units are more appropriate.
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
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
Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] | Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin [kW/(m·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.001163 kW/(m·K) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.01163 kW/(m·K) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.029075 kW/(m·K) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.05815 kW/(m·K) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.1163 kW/(m·K) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 kW/(m·K) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.01163 kW/(m·K) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.04652 kW/(m·K) |
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