Convert Milliwatt per square metre kelvin to Watt per square metre kelvin
Convert Milliwatt per square metre kelvin (mW/(m²·K)) to Watt per square metre kelvin (W/(m²·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/(m²·K) = mW/(m²·K) × 0.001
About Milliwatt per square metre kelvin
The milliwatt per square metre kelvin (mW/(m²·K)) equals 10⁻³ W/(m²·K). Used in thermal characterization of advanced superinsulation panels and cryogenic multilayer insulation (MLI) in space applications, where effective heat transfer coefficients as low as 0.5-5 mW/(m²·K) are achieved in high-vacuum multilayer systems. 1 mW/(m²·K) = 10⁻³ W/(m²·K).
About Watt per square metre kelvin
The watt per square metre kelvin (W/(m²·K)) is the SI coherent unit for heat transfer coefficient (ISO 80000-5). Typical values: free convection in still air 2-25 W/(m²·K), forced-air cooling 25-250 W/(m²·K), natural water convection 200-1000 W/(m²·K), forced water up to 10 000 W/(m²·K), nucleate boiling up to 100 000 W/(m²·K). 1 W/(m²·K) = 1 J/(s·m²·K).
Quick Reference Table
| Milliwatt per square metre kelvin (mW/(m²·K)) | Watt per square metre kelvin (W/(m²·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/(m²·K) | 0.001 W/(m²·K) |
| 2 mW/(m²·K) | 0.002 W/(m²·K) |
| 5 mW/(m²·K) | 0.005 W/(m²·K) |
| 10 mW/(m²·K) | 0.01 W/(m²·K) |
| 25 mW/(m²·K) | 0.025 W/(m²·K) |
| 50 mW/(m²·K) | 0.05 W/(m²·K) |
| 100 mW/(m²·K) | 0.1 W/(m²·K) |