Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 W/(cm·°C) to cal/(s·cm·°C):
Unit Information
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Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius
W/(cm·°C)
Definition
The watt per centimeter per degree Celsius (W/(cm·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to 100 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 materials science and thermal engineering applications.
History/Origin
Developed as a practical unit for thermal conductivity measurements using centimeter and Celsius units, this unit became widely adopted in materials science and thermal engineering. It provides a convenient measure for thermal conductivity in contexts where centimeter and Celsius units are preferred over meter and kelvin units.
Current Use
Commonly used in materials science, thermal engineering, and research applications where centimeter and Celsius 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
100
Offset
0
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
Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [W/(cm·°C)] | Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(cm·°C) | 0.238846 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 10 W/(cm·°C) | 2.388459 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 25 W/(cm·°C) | 5.971147 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 50 W/(cm·°C) | 11.942295 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 100 W/(cm·°C) | 23.88459 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| 0 W/(cm·°C) | 0E+0 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| -10 W/(cm·°C) | -2.388459 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| -40 W/(cm·°C) | -9.553836 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
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