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Heat Transfer

kcal/(hr·m·K)tokW/(m·K)

Convert kilocalories per hour-metre-kelvin (kcal/(hr·m·K)) to kilowatts per metre-kelvin (kW/(m·K)).

Factor1 kcal/(hr·m·K) = 0.001163 kW/(m·K)

Converter

kcal/(hr·m·K)

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

Result
1.163kW/(m·K)

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kW/(m·K) = kcal/(hr·m·K) × 0.001163

Multiply any value in kilocalories per hour-metre-kelvin by 0.001163 to obtain the value in kilowatts per metre-kelvin.

Worked example

Convert 1000 kcal/(hr·m·K) to kW/(m·K).

  1. 01Start with 1000 kcal/(hr·m·K).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1000 × 0.001163 = 1.163 kW/(m·K).
Result1000 kcal/(hr·m·K) = 1.163 kW/(m·K)

Conversion table

kcal/(hr·m·K)kW/(m·K)
10.001163
20.002326
50.005815
100.01163
200.02326
500.05815
1000.1163
2000.2326
5000.5815
10001.163

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kcal/(hr·m·K) to kW/(m·K)?
1 kcal/(hr·m·K) equals 0.001163 kW/(m·K). To convert, multiply the value in kilocalories per hour-metre-kelvin by 0.001163.
How do I convert 1 kcal/(hr·m·K) to kW/(m·K)?
1 kcal/(hr·m·K) = 0.001163 kW/(m·K). For any value, multiply by 0.001163.
How do I convert kW/(m·K) back to kcal/(hr·m·K)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 859.8452. So 1 kW/(m·K) = 859.845 kcal/(hr·m·K).
When would I need to convert kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin to kilowatt per metre-kelvin?
Thermal conductivity conversions between kcal/(hr·m·K) and kW/(m·K) are common in insulation specification, heat-exchanger design, and building-envelope analysis. SI units (W/(m·K)) appear in international standards and simulation tools, while BTU/(hr·ft·°F) is standard in US codes and vendor 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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