Convert Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre to Watt per square centimetre
Convert Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre (cal(th)/(s·cm²)) to Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/cm² = cal(th)/(s·cm²) × 4.184
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 Watt per square centimetre
The watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) equals exactly 10⁴ W/m². A practical unit in laser physics, plasma engineering, and nuclear thermal hydraulics. Nuclear fuel cladding heat flux ≈ 1-5 W/cm²; laser diodes ≈ 10-100 W/cm²; focused CO₂ laser cutting ≈ 10⁴ W/cm². 1 W/cm² = 10⁴ W/m² = 10 kW/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Thermochemical calorie per second per square centimetre (cal(th)/(s·cm²)) | Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 4.184 W/cm² |
| 2 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 8.368 W/cm² |
| 5 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 20.92 W/cm² |
| 10 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 41.84 W/cm² |
| 25 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 104.6 W/cm² |
| 50 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 209.2 W/cm² |
| 100 cal(th)/(s·cm²) | 418.4 W/cm² |