Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion
Convert between Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius and Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (th) 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 (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
kcal/(h·m·°C)
Definition
The kilocalorie (th) per hour per meter per degree Celsius (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 1.162 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 thermochemical HVAC applications.
History/Origin
Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for HVAC and building thermal applications, this unit became standard in thermochemical building analysis and specialized HVAC system design. It provides a precise measure for thermal conductivity using thermochemical calorie units.
Current Use
Used in thermochemical HVAC applications, specialized building thermal analysis, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized building thermal applications.
Multiplier
1.162
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 (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] | Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin [kW/(m·K)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.001162 kW/(m·K) |
| 10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.011622 kW/(m·K) |
| 25 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.029056 kW/(m·K) |
| 50 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.058111 kW/(m·K) |
| 100 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0.116222 kW/(m·K) |
| 0 kcal/(h·m·°C) | 0E+0 kW/(m·K) |
| -10 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.011622 kW/(m·K) |
| -40 kcal/(h·m·°C) | -0.046489 kW/(m·K) |
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