Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion

Convert between Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.

W/(cm·°C)
cal/(s·cm·°C)

How to Convert Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius

Conversion Formula

1 W/(cm·°C) = 0.239 cal/(s·cm·°C)
1 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 4.184 W/(cm·°C)

Example

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

15 W/(cm·°C) = 15 × 0.239 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 3.585 cal/(s·cm·°C)

Unit Information

Learn about the thermal conductivity units you're converting between

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 (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius

cal/(s·cm·°C)

Definition

The calorie (th) per second per centimeter per degree Celsius (cal/(s·cm·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity equal to approximately 418.40 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 applications.

History/Origin

Developed as part of the thermochemical calorie system for precise thermal conductivity measurements, this unit became standard in thermochemical and specialized thermal engineering applications. It provides a precise measure for thermal conductivity using thermochemical calorie units.

Current Use

Used in thermochemical applications, specialized thermal engineering, and research contexts where thermochemical calorie units are specified. It is essential for precise thermal calculations, thermochemical analysis, and specialized thermal engineering applications.

Multiplier

418.4

Offset

0

Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table

Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [W/(cm·°C)] Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)]
1 W/(cm·°C) 0.239006 cal/(s·cm·°C)
10 W/(cm·°C) 2.390057 cal/(s·cm·°C)
25 W/(cm·°C) 5.975143 cal/(s·cm·°C)
50 W/(cm·°C) 11.950287 cal/(s·cm·°C)
100 W/(cm·°C) 23.900574 cal/(s·cm·°C)
0 W/(cm·°C) 0E+0 cal/(s·cm·°C)
-10 W/(cm·°C) -2.390057 cal/(s·cm·°C)
-40 W/(cm·°C) -9.560229 cal/(s·cm·°C)