Heat Transfer
kW/(m·K)tocal/(cm·s·°C)
Convert kilowatts per metre-kelvin (kW/(m·K)) to calories per centimetre-second-Celsius (cal/(cm·s·°C)).
Factor1 kW/(m·K) = 2.390057 cal/(cm·s·°C)
Converter
kW/(m·K)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
cal/(cm·s·°C)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
cal/(cm·s·°C) = kW/(m·K) × 2.390057
Multiply any value in kilowatts per metre-kelvin by 2.390057 to obtain the value in calories per centimetre-second-Celsius.
Worked example
Convert 1 kW/(m·K) to cal/(cm·s·°C).
- 01Start with 1 kW/(m·K).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 2.390057 = 2.39006 cal/(cm·s·°C).
Result1 kW/(m·K) = 2.39006 cal/(cm·s·°C)
Conversion table
| kW/(m·K) | cal/(cm·s·°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3901 |
| 2 | 4.7801 |
| 5 | 11.95 |
| 10 | 23.901 |
| 20 | 47.801 |
| 50 | 119.5 |
| 100 | 239.01 |
| 200 | 478.01 |
| 500 | 1195 |
| 1000 | 2390.1 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kW/(m·K) to cal/(cm·s·°C)?
1 kW/(m·K) equals 2.390057 cal/(cm·s·°C). To convert, multiply the value in kilowatts per metre-kelvin by 2.390057.
How do I convert 1 kW/(m·K) to cal/(cm·s·°C)?
1 kW/(m·K) = 2.39006 cal/(cm·s·°C). For any value, multiply by 2.390057.
How do I convert cal/(cm·s·°C) back to kW/(m·K)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.4184. So 1 cal/(cm·s·°C) = 0.4184 kW/(m·K).
When would I need to convert kilowatt per metre-kelvin to calorie per centimetre-second-Celsius?
Thermal conductivity conversions between kW/(m·K) and cal/(cm·s·°C) 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).
Related conversions
- cal/(cm·s·°C) → kW/(m·K)calorie per centimetre-second-Celsius → kilowatt per metre-kelvin
- W/(m·K) → kW/(m·K)watt per metre-kelvin → kilowatt per metre-kelvin
- kW/(m·K) → W/(m·K)kilowatt per metre-kelvin → watt per metre-kelvin
- W/(m·K) → cal/(cm·s·°C)watt per metre-kelvin → calorie per centimetre-second-Celsius
- cal/(cm·s·°C) → W/(m·K)calorie per centimetre-second-Celsius → watt per metre-kelvin
- BTU/(hr·ft·°F) → kW/(m·K)British thermal unit per hour-foot-Fahrenheit → kilowatt per metre-kelvin