What does kilowatt per square meter measure?

It measures heat flux density as the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, applicable to radiative and conductive/convective heat flows.

When would I use calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?

This unit is often used in historical data, laboratory calorimetry, small-area heat-flux measurements, and some specialized engineering contexts.

Convert Kilowatt/square meter to Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter

Q: How do I convert kilowatt/square meter to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?

Multiply the kilowatt/square meter value by 86.0420650098 to get the equivalent in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter.

Easily convert heat flux density values from kilowatt per square meter (kW/m²) to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter using this straightforward online unit converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert heat flux density measurements from kilowatt per square meter to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter, two units commonly employed in various scientific, engineering, and laboratory contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in kilowatt per square meter
Select kilowatt/square meter as the input unit and calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter as the output unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter
Review the output to use in compatibility with legacy data or specific test protocols

Key Features

Supports conversion between heat flux density units kilowatt/m² and calorie (th)/hour/cm²
Useful for solar irradiance, fire safety, HVAC, and laboratory thermal testing
Displays results following a precise conversion factor ensuring consistency
Browser-based and easy to use without specialized software

Examples

Converting 0.5 kW/m² results in approximately 43.021 calorie (th)/hour/cm²
Converting 2 kW/m² results in approximately 172.084 calorie (th)/hour/cm²

Common Use Cases

Expressing solar power received on roofs or photovoltaic panels
Quantifying heat flux exposure in fire testing and safety evaluations
Converting measurements for laboratory calorimetry of materials or coatings
Reporting heat transfer rates for HVAC or building thermal load analyses
Matching historic or specialized data using calorie (th)/hour/cm² units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct selection of input and output units for accurate conversion
Consider the small-area basis of calorie (th)/hour/cm² when interpreting results
Use this tool to harmonize data from different measurement standards or protocols
Review the thermochemical basis of calorie units when precision is critical

Limitations

The calorie (th)/hour/cm² unit involves a much smaller area scale, which can affect measurement interpretation
Thermochemical calorie differs slightly from other calorie definitions, relevant for precise scientific use
Care is needed to avoid errors when converting values for very small surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilowatt per square meter measure?: It measures heat flux density as the rate of heat energy transfer per unit area, applicable to radiative and conductive/convective heat flows.
When would I use calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?: This unit is often used in historical data, laboratory calorimetry, small-area heat-flux measurements, and some specialized engineering contexts.
How do I convert kilowatt/square meter to calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter?: Multiply the kilowatt/square meter value by 86.0420650098 to get the equivalent in calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter.

Key Terminology

Kilowatt per square meter (kW/m²): A unit measuring heat flux density as kilowatts of power transferred per square meter of surface area.
Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit indicating thermochemical calories transferred per hour across one square centimeter.
Heat Flux Density: The rate of heat energy transfer through a given surface area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement do both kilowatt/m² and calorie (th)/hour/cm² represent?

Electric current

Heat flux density

Pressure

Which unit is typically used for small surface area thermal exposure?

Kilowatt per square meter

Calorie (th)/hour/square centimeter

Joule

What is the approximate conversion factor from kilowatt/m² to calorie (th)/hour/cm²?

0.86

86.04

1100

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