Convert Watt per square centimetre kelvin to Kilowatt per square metre kelvin
Convert Watt per square centimetre kelvin (W/(cm²·K)) to Kilowatt per square metre kelvin (kW/(m²·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/(m²·K) = W/(cm²·K) × 10
About Watt per square centimetre kelvin
The watt per square centimetre kelvin (W/(cm²·K)) equals exactly 10⁴ W/(m²·K). Relevant for extreme cooling: nuclear reactor fuel rod cladding surfaces reach up to 5 W/(cm²·K), spray cooling and microjet impingement in power electronics reach 1-10 W/(cm²·K), and condensation of refrigerants can approach 1 W/(cm²·K). 1 W/(cm²·K) = 10⁴ W/(m²·K) = 10 kW/(m²·K).
About Kilowatt per square metre kelvin
The kilowatt per square metre kelvin (kW/(m²·K)) equals exactly 1000 W/(m²·K). Characteristic of high-performance industrial applications: nucleate pool boiling of water reaches 5-50 kW/(m²·K), compact plate heat exchangers with liquid-liquid flow achieve 3-8 kW/(m²·K), and jet impingement cooling on metal surfaces can exceed 10 kW/(m²·K). 1 kW/(m²·K) = 10³ W/(m²·K).
Quick Reference Table
| Watt per square centimetre kelvin (W/(cm²·K)) | Kilowatt per square metre kelvin (kW/(m²·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(cm²·K) | 10 kW/(m²·K) |
| 2 W/(cm²·K) | 20 kW/(m²·K) |
| 5 W/(cm²·K) | 50 kW/(m²·K) |
| 10 W/(cm²·K) | 100 kW/(m²·K) |
| 25 W/(cm²·K) | 250 kW/(m²·K) |
| 50 W/(cm²·K) | 500 kW/(m²·K) |
| 100 W/(cm²·K) | 1000 kW/(m²·K) |