Heat Transfer
W/(cm·K)tokcal/(hr·m·K)
Convert watts per centimetre-kelvin (W/(cm·K)) to kilocalories per hour-metre-kelvin (kcal/(hr·m·K)).
Factor1 W/(cm·K) = 85.98452 kcal/(hr·m·K)
Converter
W/(cm·K)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kcal/(hr·m·K)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kcal/(hr·m·K) = W/(cm·K) × 85.98452
Multiply any value in watts per centimetre-kelvin by 85.98452 to obtain the value in kilocalories per hour-metre-kelvin.
Worked example
Convert 1 W/(cm·K) to kcal/(hr·m·K).
- 01Start with 1 W/(cm·K).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 85.98452 = 85.9845 kcal/(hr·m·K).
Result1 W/(cm·K) = 85.9845 kcal/(hr·m·K)
Conversion table
| W/(cm·K) | kcal/(hr·m·K) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85.985 |
| 2 | 171.97 |
| 5 | 429.92 |
| 10 | 859.85 |
| 20 | 1719.7 |
| 50 | 4299.2 |
| 100 | 8598.5 |
| 200 | 17197 |
| 500 | 42992 |
| 1000 | 85985 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from W/(cm·K) to kcal/(hr·m·K)?
1 W/(cm·K) equals 85.98452 kcal/(hr·m·K). To convert, multiply the value in watts per centimetre-kelvin by 85.98452.
How do I convert 1 W/(cm·K) to kcal/(hr·m·K)?
1 W/(cm·K) = 85.9845 kcal/(hr·m·K). For any value, multiply by 85.98452.
How do I convert kcal/(hr·m·K) back to W/(cm·K)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.01163. So 1 kcal/(hr·m·K) = 0.01163 W/(cm·K).
When would I need to convert watt per centimetre-kelvin to kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin?
Thermal conductivity conversions between W/(cm·K) and kcal/(hr·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).
Related conversions
- kcal/(hr·m·K) → W/(cm·K)kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin → watt per centimetre-kelvin
- W/(m·K) → kcal/(hr·m·K)watt per metre-kelvin → kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin
- kcal/(hr·m·K) → W/(m·K)kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin → watt per metre-kelvin
- W/(m·K) → W/(cm·K)watt per metre-kelvin → watt per centimetre-kelvin
- W/(cm·K) → W/(m·K)watt per centimetre-kelvin → watt per metre-kelvin
- BTU/(hr·ft·°F) → kcal/(hr·m·K)British thermal unit per hour-foot-Fahrenheit → kilocalorie per hour-metre-kelvin