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Heat Transfer

cal/(cm²·s)tokW/m²

Convert calories per square centimetre-second (cal/(cm²·s)) to kilowatts per square metre (kW/m²).

Factor1 cal/(cm²·s) = 41.84 kW/m²

Converter

cal/(cm²·s)

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
41.84kW/m²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kW/m² = cal/(cm²·s) × 41.84

Multiply any value in calories per square centimetre-second by 41.84 to obtain the value in kilowatts per square metre.

Worked example

Convert 1 cal/(cm²·s) to kW/m².

  1. 01Start with 1 cal/(cm²·s).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 41.84 = 41.84 kW/m².
Result1 cal/(cm²·s) = 41.84 kW/m²

Conversion table

cal/(cm²·s)kW/m²
141.84
283.68
5209.2
10418.4
20836.8
502092
1004184
2008368
50020920
100041840

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from cal/(cm²·s) to kW/m²?
1 cal/(cm²·s) equals 41.84 kW/m². To convert, multiply the value in calories per square centimetre-second by 41.84.
How do I convert 1 cal/(cm²·s) to kW/m²?
1 cal/(cm²·s) = 41.84 kW/m². For any value, multiply by 41.84.
How do I convert kW/m² back to cal/(cm²·s)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.02390057. So 1 kW/m² = 0.0239006 cal/(cm²·s).
When would I need to convert calorie per square centimetre-second to kilowatt per square metre?
Heat-flux conversions between cal/(cm²·s) and kW/m² appear in radiative-heat-transfer analysis, furnace and reactor design, electronics cooling, and solar-energy calculations. W/m² is the SI standard; BTU/(hr·ft²) and kcal/(hr·m²) appear in US and legacy European datasheets.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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