Convert Watt per square inch to Kilowatt per square metre
Convert Watt per square inch (W/in²) to Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/m² = W/in² × 1.5500031
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.
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 inch (W/in²) | Kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/in² | 1.55 kW/m² |
| 2 W/in² | 3.10001 kW/m² |
| 5 W/in² | 7.75002 kW/m² |
| 10 W/in² | 15.5 kW/m² |
| 25 W/in² | 38.7501 kW/m² |
| 50 W/in² | 77.5002 kW/m² |
| 100 W/in² | 155 kW/m² |