Heat Transfer
kcal/(hr·m²·°C)tokW/(m²·K)
Convert kilocalories per hour-square metre-Celsius (kcal/(hr·m²·°C)) to kilowatts per square metre-kelvin (kW/(m²·K)).
Factor1 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) = 0.001163 kW/(m²·K)
Converter
kcal/(hr·m²·°C)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kW/(m²·K)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kW/(m²·K) = kcal/(hr·m²·°C) × 0.001163
Multiply any value in kilocalories per hour-square metre-Celsius by 0.001163 to obtain the value in kilowatts per square metre-kelvin.
Worked example
Convert 1000 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) to kW/(m²·K).
- 01Start with 1000 kcal/(hr·m²·°C).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.001163 = 1.163 kW/(m²·K).
Result1000 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) = 1.163 kW/(m²·K)
Conversion table
| kcal/(hr·m²·°C) | kW/(m²·K) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001163 |
| 2 | 0.002326 |
| 5 | 0.005815 |
| 10 | 0.01163 |
| 20 | 0.02326 |
| 50 | 0.05815 |
| 100 | 0.1163 |
| 200 | 0.2326 |
| 500 | 0.5815 |
| 1000 | 1.163 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kcal/(hr·m²·°C) to kW/(m²·K)?
1 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) equals 0.001163 kW/(m²·K). To convert, multiply the value in kilocalories per hour-square metre-Celsius by 0.001163.
How do I convert 1 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) to kW/(m²·K)?
1 kcal/(hr·m²·°C) = 0.001163 kW/(m²·K). For any value, multiply by 0.001163.
How do I convert kW/(m²·K) back to kcal/(hr·m²·°C)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 859.8452. So 1 kW/(m²·K) = 859.845 kcal/(hr·m²·°C).
When would I need to convert kilocalorie per hour-square metre-Celsius to kilowatt per square metre-kelvin?
Heat-transfer coefficient conversions between kcal/(hr·m²·°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).
Related conversions
- kW/(m²·K) → kcal/(hr·m²·°C)kilowatt per square metre-kelvin → kilocalorie per hour-square metre-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) → kcal/(hr·m²·°C)watt per square metre-kelvin → kilocalorie per hour-square metre-Celsius
- kcal/(hr·m²·°C) → W/(m²·K)kilocalorie per hour-square metre-Celsius → watt per square metre-kelvin
- BTU/(hr·ft²·°F) → kW/(m²·K)British thermal unit per hour-square foot-Fahrenheit → kilowatt per square metre-kelvin