Convert International table kilocalorie per hour per square centimetre to Watt per square centimetre
Convert International table kilocalorie per hour per square centimetre (kcal(IT)/(h·cm²)) to Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/cm² = kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) × 1.163
About International table kilocalorie per hour per square centimetre
The international table kilocalorie per hour per square centimetre (kcal(IT)/(h·cm²)) equals 4186.8/(3600×10⁻⁴) = 11630 W/m² exactly (1 kcal(IT) = 4186.8 J; 1 h = 3600 s; 1 cm² = 10⁻⁴ m²). Used in IT-based thermodynamics for high heat flux surfaces such as boiler tubes. 1 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) = 11630 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
| International table kilocalorie per hour per square centimetre (kcal(IT)/(h·cm²)) | Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 1.163 W/cm² |
| 2 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 2.326 W/cm² |
| 5 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 5.815 W/cm² |
| 10 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 11.63 W/cm² |
| 25 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 29.075 W/cm² |
| 50 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 58.15 W/cm² |
| 100 kcal(IT)/(h·cm²) | 116.3 W/cm² |