Convert Watt per square centimetre to Kilowatt per square metre
Convert Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) to Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/m² = W/cm² × 10
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.
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
| Watt per square centimetre (W/cm²) | Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/cm² | 10 kW/m² |
| 2 W/cm² | 20 kW/m² |
| 5 W/cm² | 50 kW/m² |
| 10 W/cm² | 100 kW/m² |
| 25 W/cm² | 250 kW/m² |
| 50 W/cm² | 500 kW/m² |
| 100 W/cm² | 1000 kW/m² |