Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion
Convert between Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 W/(cm·°C) to kcal/(h·m·°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
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
Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius Conversion Table
| Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [W/(cm·°C)] | Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Meter per Degree Celsius [kcal/(h·m·°C)] |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(cm·°C) | 85.984523 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| 10 W/(cm·°C) | 859.845228 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| 25 W/(cm·°C) | 2149.61307 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| 50 W/(cm·°C) | 4299.226139 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| 100 W/(cm·°C) | 8598.452279 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| 0 W/(cm·°C) | 0E+0 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| -10 W/(cm·°C) | -859.845228 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
| -40 W/(cm·°C) | -3439.380911 kcal/(h·m·°C) |
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