Convert Kilowatt per metre kelvin to Watt per metre kelvin
Convert Kilowatt per metre kelvin (kW/(m·K)) to Watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/(m·K) = kW/(m·K) × 1000
About Kilowatt per metre kelvin
The kilowatt per metre kelvin (kW/(m·K)) equals exactly 1000 W/(m·K). Used for exceptionally conductive materials: type IIa diamond ≈2.2 kW/(m·K), isotopically pure ²⁸Si ≈1.0 kW/(m·K), single-crystal graphene > 5 kW/(m·K) at room temperature. Convenient for comparing advanced thermal management and heat spreader materials. 1 kW/(m·K) = 1000 W/(m·K).
About Watt per metre kelvin
The watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K)) is the SI unit for thermal conductivity defined by Fourier's law q = -λ∇T. Materials span orders of magnitude: aerogels ≈0.015, glass ≈1.0, stainless steel ≈16, aluminium ≈205, copper ≈385, diamond ≈2200 W/(m·K). Referenced in ISO 22007, EN 12667, and all major international standards. 1 W/(m·K) = 1 W/(m·°C).
Quick Reference Table
| Kilowatt per metre kelvin (kW/(m·K)) | Watt per metre kelvin (W/(m·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW/(m·K) | 1000 W/(m·K) |
| 2 kW/(m·K) | 2000 W/(m·K) |
| 5 kW/(m·K) | 5000 W/(m·K) |
| 10 kW/(m·K) | 10000 W/(m·K) |
| 25 kW/(m·K) | 25000 W/(m·K) |
| 50 kW/(m·K) | 50000 W/(m·K) |
| 100 kW/(m·K) | 100000 W/(m·K) |