What does calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C measure?

It quantifies the rate of heat energy transfer through a material of 1 cm thickness with a temperature difference of 1 °C, using International Table calories.

Why convert calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to kilowatt/meter/K?

Converting to kilowatt/meter/K standardizes thermal conductivity values into SI units, facilitating comparison, analysis, and integration with modern engineering workflows.

Is the temperature scale difference between °C and K significant in this conversion?

Differences between °C and K scale are negligible for this conversion but should be applied consistently to avoid errors.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]?

Learn how to convert thermal conductivity units from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to kilowatt/meter/K (kW/(m*K)) with clear steps, examples, and practical use cases for engineering and material sciences.

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Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms thermal conductivity values expressed in calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C, a legacy unit, into the modern SI unit kilowatt per meter per kelvin (kW/(m*K)). It supports accurate interpretation and comparison of heat transfer properties across different unit systems for effective engineering and scientific analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the thermal conductivity value in calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C
Select the input unit as calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C
Choose the output unit as kilowatt/meter/K (kW/(m*K))
Click convert to obtain the value in kilowatt per meter per kelvin
Use the converted value for further engineering or scientific calculations

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity from calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to kilowatt/meter/K (kW/(m*K))
Supports translation of legacy and non-SI unit data into modern SI units
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring special software
Provides clear example calculations for reference
Suitable for materials science, mechanical engineering, and building physics applications

Examples

Converting 2 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C results in 0.83736 kW/(m*K)
Converting 5 calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C results in 2.0934 kW/(m*K)

Common Use Cases

Converting thermal conductivity data from older literature or experiments reported in calorie (IT) units
Characterizing insulation materials and building components using consistent SI units
Integrating historical heat-transfer data into modern thermal modeling and engineering designs
Designing heat exchangers and electronic cooling systems based on standardized conductivity values
Selecting appropriate materials for steady-state heat flow analysis in mechanical and materials engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the original measurement conditions when converting legacy units
Ensure consistency in temperature scales when comparing thermal conductivity values
Use this tool to standardize data before thermal analysis or computational modeling
Cross-check results with example conversions provided to maintain accuracy
Be mindful of the less common use of calorie (IT) units in current literature

Limitations

Calorie (IT) is a non-SI and less frequently used unit, which may lead to confusion if not applied carefully
Temperature scale differences between °C and K are minor but must be treated consistently
Conversion accuracy depends on the quality of the initial thermal conductivity measurements and experimental uniformity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C measure?: It quantifies the rate of heat energy transfer through a material of 1 cm thickness with a temperature difference of 1 °C, using International Table calories.
Why convert calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C to kilowatt/meter/K?: Converting to kilowatt/meter/K standardizes thermal conductivity values into SI units, facilitating comparison, analysis, and integration with modern engineering workflows.
Is the temperature scale difference between °C and K significant in this conversion?: Differences between °C and K scale are negligible for this conversion but should be applied consistently to avoid errors.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C: A legacy unit of thermal conductivity measuring heat transfer per second through 1 cm thickness with 1 °C difference using International Table calories.
Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]: An SI unit for thermal conductivity representing heat transfer rate per meter thickness and kelvin temperature difference.
Thermal Conductivity: A property of materials indicating their ability to conduct heat.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does this tool convert from?

Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C

Watt/meter/K

What is the target unit when converting thermal conductivity here?

Calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C

Kilowatt/meter/K [kW/(m*K)]

Watt per square meter

One calorie (IT)/second/cm/°C equals how many kilowatt/meter/K?

0.41868

4.1868

418.68

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