Convert Watt per square centimetre kelvin to Watt per square metre kelvin
Convert Watt per square centimetre kelvin (W/(cm²·K)) to Watt per square metre kelvin (W/(m²·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/(m²·K) = W/(cm²·K) × 10000
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 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
| Watt per square centimetre kelvin (W/(cm²·K)) | Watt per square metre kelvin (W/(m²·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(cm²·K) | 10000 W/(m²·K) |
| 2 W/(cm²·K) | 20000 W/(m²·K) |
| 5 W/(cm²·K) | 50000 W/(m²·K) |
| 10 W/(cm²·K) | 100000 W/(m²·K) |
| 25 W/(cm²·K) | 250000 W/(m²·K) |
| 50 W/(cm²·K) | 500000 W/(m²·K) |
| 100 W/(cm²·K) | 1000000 W/(m²·K) |