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Heat Transfer

kcal/(hr·m²)toW/cm²

Convert kilocalories per hour-square metre (kcal/(hr·m²)) to watts per square centimetre (W/cm²).

Factor1 kcal/(hr·m²) = 0.0001163 W/cm²

Converter

kcal/(hr·m²)

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

Result
1.163W/cm²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
W/cm² = kcal/(hr·m²) × 0.0001163

Multiply any value in kilocalories per hour-square metre by 0.0001163 to obtain the value in watts per square centimetre.

Worked example

Convert 10000 kcal/(hr·m²) to W/cm².

  1. 01Start with 10000 kcal/(hr·m²).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10000 × 0.0001163 = 1.163 W/cm².
Result10000 kcal/(hr·m²) = 1.163 W/cm²

Conversion table

kcal/(hr·m²)W/cm²
10.0001163
20.0002326
50.0005815
100.001163
200.002326
500.005815
1000.01163
2000.02326
5000.05815
10000.1163

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kcal/(hr·m²) to W/cm²?
1 kcal/(hr·m²) equals 0.0001163 W/cm². To convert, multiply the value in kilocalories per hour-square metre by 0.0001163.
How do I convert 1 kcal/(hr·m²) to W/cm²?
1 kcal/(hr·m²) = 0.0001163 W/cm². For any value, multiply by 0.0001163.
How do I convert W/cm² back to kcal/(hr·m²)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 8598.452. So 1 W/cm² = 8598.45 kcal/(hr·m²).
When would I need to convert kilocalorie per hour-square metre to watt per square centimetre?
Heat-flux conversions between kcal/(hr·m²) and W/cm² 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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