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Heat Transfer

W/cm²tokcal/(hr·m²)

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

Factor1 W/cm² = 8598.452 kcal/(hr·m²)

Converter

W/cm²

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

Result
8598.45kcal/(hr·m²)

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kcal/(hr·m²) = W/cm² × 8598.452

Multiply any value in watts per square centimetre by 8598.452 to obtain the value in kilocalories per hour-square metre.

Worked example

Convert 1 W/cm² to kcal/(hr·m²).

  1. 01Start with 1 W/cm².
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 8598.452 = 8598.45 kcal/(hr·m²).
Result1 W/cm² = 8598.45 kcal/(hr·m²)

Conversion table

W/cm²kcal/(hr·m²)
18598.5
217197
542992
1085985
201.7197e+5
504.2992e+5
1008.5985e+5
2001.7197e+6
5004.2992e+6
10008.5985e+6

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

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