Convert Kilowatt per square metre to Watt per square inch
Convert Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) to Watt per square inch (W/in²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/in² = kW/m² × 0.64516
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.
About Watt per square inch
The watt per square inch (W/in²) equals 1/(6.4516×10⁻⁴) ≈ 1550.003 W/m² (1 in = 0.0254 m). Used in US electronics thermal management for PCB power density, semiconductor die heat flux, and power module ratings. 1 W/in² ≈ 1550 W/m² ≈ 0.155 W/cm².
Quick Reference Table
| Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) | Watt per square inch (W/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW/m² | 0.64516 W/in² |
| 2 kW/m² | 1.29032 W/in² |
| 5 kW/m² | 3.2258 W/in² |
| 10 kW/m² | 6.4516 W/in² |
| 25 kW/m² | 16.129 W/in² |
| 50 kW/m² | 32.258 W/in² |
| 100 kW/m² | 64.516 W/in² |