What does watt per meter per kelvin [W/(m*K)] represent?

It is the SI derived unit for thermal conductivity measuring the heat transfer rate per meter thickness and per kelvin temperature difference.

Why convert to calorie (th)/second/cm/°C units?

This unit is used in older engineering literature and some laboratory measurements, facilitating interpretation and comparison with historical data.

Are kelvin and Celsius temperature differences interchangeable in this conversion?

Yes, for thermal conductivity conversions, temperature difference units kelvin and Celsius are treated as equivalent.

How to Convert from Watt/meter/K [W/(m*K)] to Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C?

Learn to convert thermal conductivity values from watt per meter per kelvin (W/(m*K)) to calorie (th)/second/cm/°C using an easy and accurate online unit converter.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter helps you transform thermal conductivity measurements from watt per meter per kelvin (W/(m*K)), the SI derived unit, to calorie (th)/second/cm/°C, a cgs-based unit using thermochemical calories.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in watt per meter per kelvin (W/(m*K)).
Select the desired output unit: calorie (th)/second/cm/°C.
Submit to receive the converted thermal conductivity value.
Review the result and apply it to your engineering or research work.

Key Features

Converts thermal conductivity units between SI and thermochemical calorie-based systems.
Based on a precise conversion rate for accurate results.
Supports comparisons of legacy and modern heat-transfer data.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
Useful for building insulation, electronics, geothermal, and materials research.

Examples

Convert 10 W/(m*K): 10 × 0.0023900574 = 0.023900574 cal_th/s/cm/°C
Convert 0.5 W/(m*K): 0.5 × 0.0023900574 = 0.0011950287 cal_th/s/cm/°C

Common Use Cases

Specifying thermal performance for building insulation materials like fiberglass and foam.
Designing heat sinks and thermal pathways in electronic and power devices involving copper and aluminum.
Modeling heat transfer processes in geothermal and geotechnical engineering applications.
Interpreting historical thermal conductivity data from older cgs-based handbooks.
Performing laboratory calorimetric measurements expressed in calorie-based units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent temperature gradient units when converting (Kelvin and Celsius considered equivalent here).
Verify unit definitions to avoid confusion, especially with different calorie units.
Use the converter to cross-check legacy thermal conductivity data against modern SI units.
Apply the conversion carefully in thermal design and engineering calculations requiring unit consistency.

Limitations

Assumes temperature gradients in kelvin and Celsius are interchangeable for conversion purposes.
Minor discrepancies may arise due to rounding or differences in unit systems.
Accuracy depends on using the thermochemical calorie; using other calorie definitions can cause errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does watt per meter per kelvin [W/(m*K)] represent?: It is the SI derived unit for thermal conductivity measuring the heat transfer rate per meter thickness and per kelvin temperature difference.
Why convert to calorie (th)/second/cm/°C units?: This unit is used in older engineering literature and some laboratory measurements, facilitating interpretation and comparison with historical data.
Are kelvin and Celsius temperature differences interchangeable in this conversion?: Yes, for thermal conductivity conversions, temperature difference units kelvin and Celsius are treated as equivalent.

Key Terminology

Watt per meter per kelvin (W/(m·K)): SI derived unit of thermal conductivity measuring heat transfer rate per meter thickness per kelvin temperature gradient.
Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C: Unit of thermal conductivity representing heat flow in thermochemical calories per second through one centimeter thickness and area per degree Celsius.
Thermochemical calorie (cal_th): A calorie unit equal to 4.184 joules, used in the calorie (th)/second/cm/°C unit for thermal conductivity.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary purpose of converting W/(m*K) to cal (th)/s/cm/°C?

To calculate electrical conductivity

To compare thermal conductivity in SI and older calorie-based units

To measure temperature directly

Which unit is defined using thermochemical calories for heat transfer?

Watt per meter per kelvin

Calorie (th)/second/cm/°C

Kelvin per meter

In thermal conductivity conversions, what assumption is made about temperature units?

Kelvin and Celsius temperature differences are treated as equivalent

Only kelvin can be used

Only Celsius can be used

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