Heat Transfer
cal/(cm²·s·°C)toW/(m²·K)
Convert calories per square centimetre-second-Celsius (cal/(cm²·s·°C)) to watts per square metre-kelvin (W/(m²·K)).
Factor1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41840 W/(m²·K)
Converter
cal/(cm²·s·°C)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
W/(m²·K)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
W/(m²·K) = cal/(cm²·s·°C) × 41840
Multiply any value in calories per square centimetre-second-Celsius by 41840 to obtain the value in watts per square metre-kelvin.
Worked example
Convert 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) to W/(m²·K).
- 01Start with 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 41840 = 41840 W/(m²·K).
Result1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41840 W/(m²·K)
Conversion table
| cal/(cm²·s·°C) | W/(m²·K) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41840 |
| 2 | 83680 |
| 5 | 2.0920e+5 |
| 10 | 4.1840e+5 |
| 20 | 8.3680e+5 |
| 50 | 2.0920e+6 |
| 100 | 4.1840e+6 |
| 200 | 8.3680e+6 |
| 500 | 2.092e+7 |
| 1000 | 4.184e+7 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from cal/(cm²·s·°C) to W/(m²·K)?
1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) equals 41840 W/(m²·K). To convert, multiply the value in calories per square centimetre-second-Celsius by 41840.
How do I convert 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) to W/(m²·K)?
1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41840 W/(m²·K). For any value, multiply by 41840.
How do I convert W/(m²·K) back to cal/(cm²·s·°C)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 2.390057e-5. So 1 W/(m²·K) = 2.39006e-5 cal/(cm²·s·°C).
When would I need to convert calorie per square centimetre-second-Celsius to watt per square metre-kelvin?
Heat-transfer coefficient conversions between cal/(cm²·s·°C) and W/(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).
Related conversions
- W/(m²·K) → cal/(cm²·s·°C)watt per square metre-kelvin → calorie per square centimetre-second-Celsius
- W/(m²·K) → kW/(m²·K)watt per square metre-kelvin → kilowatt per square metre-kelvin
- kW/(m²·K) → W/(m²·K)kilowatt per square metre-kelvin → watt per square metre-kelvin
- W/(m²·K) → BTU/(hr·ft²·°F)watt per square metre-kelvin → British thermal unit per hour-square foot-Fahrenheit
- BTU/(hr·ft²·°F) → W/(m²·K)British thermal unit per hour-square foot-Fahrenheit → watt per square metre-kelvin
- W/(m²·K) → kcal/(hr·m²·°C)watt per square metre-kelvin → kilocalorie per hour-square metre-Celsius