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Heat Transfer

kW/(m²·K)tocal/(cm²·s·°C)

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

Factor1 kW/(m²·K) = 0.02390057 cal/(cm²·s·°C)

Converter

kW/(m²·K)

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

Result
2.39006cal/(cm²·s·°C)

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cal/(cm²·s·°C) = kW/(m²·K) × 0.02390057

Multiply any value in kilowatts per square metre-kelvin by 0.02390057 to obtain the value in calories per square centimetre-second-Celsius.

Worked example

Convert 100 kW/(m²·K) to cal/(cm²·s·°C).

  1. 01Start with 100 kW/(m²·K).
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.02390057 = 2.39006 cal/(cm²·s·°C).
Result100 kW/(m²·K) = 2.39006 cal/(cm²·s·°C)

Conversion table

kW/(m²·K)cal/(cm²·s·°C)
10.023901
20.047801
50.1195
100.23901
200.47801
501.195
1002.3901
2004.7801
50011.95
100023.901

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from kW/(m²·K) to cal/(cm²·s·°C)?
1 kW/(m²·K) equals 0.02390057 cal/(cm²·s·°C). To convert, multiply the value in kilowatts per square metre-kelvin by 0.02390057.
How do I convert 1 kW/(m²·K) to cal/(cm²·s·°C)?
1 kW/(m²·K) = 0.0239006 cal/(cm²·s·°C). For any value, multiply by 0.02390057.
How do I convert cal/(cm²·s·°C) back to kW/(m²·K)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 41.84. So 1 cal/(cm²·s·°C) = 41.84 kW/(m²·K).
When would I need to convert kilowatt per square metre-kelvin to calorie per square centimetre-second-Celsius?
Heat-transfer coefficient conversions between kW/(m²·K) and cal/(cm²·s·°C) 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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