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

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

W/(m·K)
cal/(s·cm·°C)

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

Conversion Formula

1 W/(m·K) = 0.002 cal/(s·cm·°C)
1 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 418.4 W/(m·K)

Example

Convert 15 W/(m·K) to cal/(s·cm·°C):

15 W/(m·K) = 15 × 0.002 cal/(s·cm·°C) = 0.036 cal/(s·cm·°C)

Unit Information

Learn about the thermal conductivity units you're converting between

Watt per Meter per Kelvin

W/(m·K)

Definition

The watt per meter per kelvin (W/(m·K)) is the SI unit of thermal conductivity, representing the amount of heat energy transferred per unit time through a unit area of material with a unit temperature gradient. It quantifies how effectively a material conducts heat, making it essential for thermal analysis and heat transfer calculations in engineering applications.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental relationship between heat flux, temperature gradient, and material properties, this unit became standardized with the adoption of the International System of Units. It provides a consistent measure for thermal conductivity across different materials and heat transfer mechanisms, enabling accurate thermal design and analysis.

Current Use

Widely used in thermal engineering, materials science, building insulation, and HVAC system design for calculating heat transfer rates and thermal performance. It is essential for designing thermal management systems, predicting temperature distributions, and optimizing thermal insulation in various applications.

Multiplier

1

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

Watt per Meter per Kelvin [W/(m·K)] Calorie (th) per Second per Centimeter per Degree Celsius [cal/(s·cm·°C)]
1 W/(m·K) 0.00239 cal/(s·cm·°C)
10 W/(m·K) 0.023901 cal/(s·cm·°C)
25 W/(m·K) 0.059751 cal/(s·cm·°C)
50 W/(m·K) 0.119503 cal/(s·cm·°C)
100 W/(m·K) 0.239006 cal/(s·cm·°C)
0 W/(m·K) 0E+0 cal/(s·cm·°C)
-10 W/(m·K) -0.023901 cal/(s·cm·°C)
-40 W/(m·K) -0.095602 cal/(s·cm·°C)