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Heat Transfer

cal/(cm²·s·°C)tokW/(m²·K)

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

Factor1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41.84 kW/(m²·K)

Converter

cal/(cm²·s·°C)

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

Result
41.84kW/(m²·K)

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kW/(m²·K) = cal/(cm²·s·°C) × 41.84

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

Worked example

Convert 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) to kW/(m²·K).

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

Conversion table

cal/(cm²·s·°C)kW/(m²·K)
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·°C) to kW/(m²·K)?
1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) equals 41.84 kW/(m²·K). To convert, multiply the value in calories per square centimetre-second-Celsius by 41.84.
How do I convert 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) to kW/(m²·K)?
1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41.84 kW/(m²·K). For any value, multiply by 41.84.
How do I convert kW/(m²·K) back to cal/(cm²·s·°C)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.02390057. So 1 kW/(m²·K) = 0.0239006 cal/(cm²·s·°C).
When would I need to convert calorie per square centimetre-second-Celsius to kilowatt per square metre-kelvin?
Heat-transfer coefficient conversions between cal/(cm²·s·°C) and kW/(m²·K) are needed in heat-exchanger sizing, boiler and condenser design, and HVAC calculations. W/(m²·K) is standard in SI engineering, and BTU/(hr·ft²·°F) is common in US heat-exchanger correlations and vendor literature.
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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