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Thermal Resistance

mK/WtoK/kW

Convert millikelvins per watt (mK/W) to kelvins per kilowatt (K/kW).

Factor1 mK/W = 1 K/kW

Converter

mK/W

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

Result
1K/kW

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
K/kW = mK/W × 1

Multiply any value in millikelvins per watt by 1 to obtain the value in kelvins per kilowatt.

Worked example

Convert 1 mK/W to K/kW.

  1. 01Start with 1 mK/W.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1 = 1 K/kW.
Result1 mK/W = 1 K/kW

Conversion table

mK/WK/kW
11
22
55
1010
2020
5050
100100
200200
500500
10001000

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from mK/W to K/kW?
1 mK/W equals 1 K/kW. To convert, multiply the value in millikelvins per watt by 1.
How do I convert 1 mK/W to K/kW?
1 mK/W = 1 K/kW. For any value, multiply by 1.
How do I convert K/kW back to mK/W?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1. So 1 K/kW = 1 mK/W.
When would I need to convert millikelvin per watt to kelvin per kilowatt?
Thermal-resistance conversions between mK/W and K/kW appear in electronics cooling (heat-sink and TIM datasheets), transformer, motor and generator thermal-rise calculations, lumped-element R-C thermal-network modelling, and transient heat-transfer analysis. K/W and °C/W are the SI standard; mK/W and µK/W cover sub-SI heat-sink and TIM datasheet ladders; K/kW and K/MW cover large-equipment and power-plant notation; °F·h/BTU and °F·s/BTU are the US convention. This category is lumped thermal resistance only — it does NOT include area-normalized R-value (m²·K/W), thermal-conductivity inverse with geometry, or U-value calculations, all of which are different physical quantities.
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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