Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion

Convert between Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius and Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin quickly and accurately.

W/(cm·°C)
kW/(m·K)

How to Convert Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin

Conversion Formula

1 W/(cm·°C) = 0.1 kW/(m·K)
1 kW/(m·K) = 10 W/(cm·°C)

Example

Convert 15 W/(cm·°C) to kW/(m·K):

15 W/(cm·°C) = 15 × 0.1 kW/(m·K) = 1.5 kW/(m·K)

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

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

Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius to Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin Conversion Table

Watt per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [W/(cm·°C)] Kilowatt per Meter per Kelvin [kW/(m·K)]
1 W/(cm·°C) 0.1 kW/(m·K)
10 W/(cm·°C) 1 kW/(m·K)
25 W/(cm·°C) 2.5 kW/(m·K)
50 W/(cm·°C) 5 kW/(m·K)
100 W/(cm·°C) 10 kW/(m·K)
0 W/(cm·°C) 0E+0 kW/(m·K)
-10 W/(cm·°C) -1 kW/(m·K)
-40 W/(cm·°C) -4 kW/(m·K)