Convert Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre to Kilowatt per square metre
Convert Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre (cal(th)/(s·cm²)) to Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/m² = cal(th)/(s·cm²) × 41.84
About Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre
The thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre (cal(th)/(s·cm²)) equals exactly 41840 W/m² (1 cal(th) = 4.184 J; 1 cm² = 10⁻⁴ m²). The CGS unit for very high heat flux: ablation heat flux during atmospheric re-entry ≈ 1-100 cal/(s·cm²). Used in plasma physics and aerospace thermal protection. 1 cal(th)/(s·cm²) = 41840 W/m².
About Kilowatt per square metre
The kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) equals exactly 1000 W/m². Standard for concentrated solar collectors (parabolic trough ≈ 20-80 kW/m² at focus), industrial infrared heaters, and induction heating surfaces. 1 kW/m² = 1000 W/m² = 0.1 W/cm² = 100 mW/cm².
Quick Reference Table
| Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre (cal(th)/(s·cm²)) | Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 41.84 kW/m² |
| 2 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 83.68 kW/m² |
| 5 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 209.2 kW/m² |
| 10 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 418.4 kW/m² |
| 25 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 1046 kW/m² |
| 50 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 2092 kW/m² |
| 100 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 4184 kW/m² |