Convert Milliwatt per metre kelvin to Kilowatt per metre kelvin
Convert Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) to Kilowatt per metre kelvin (kW/(m·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kW/(m·K) = mW/(m·K) × 1.000000000e-6
About Milliwatt per metre kelvin
The milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) equals exactly 10⁻³ W/(m·K). Used for gases and ultra-low thermal conductivity solids: still air ≈26 mW/(m·K), CO₂ ≈16 mW/(m·K), aerogels 12-20 mW/(m·K), vacuum insulation panels ≈5 mW/(m·K). Standard insulation products are typically specified in mW/(m·K). 1 mW/(m·K) = 10⁻³ W/(m·K) = 0.1 mW/(cm·K).
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).
Quick Reference Table
| Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) | Kilowatt per metre kelvin (kW/(m·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-6 kW/(m·K) |
| 2 mW/(m·K) | 2 × 10-6 kW/(m·K) |
| 5 mW/(m·K) | 5 × 10-6 kW/(m·K) |
| 10 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-5 kW/(m·K) |
| 25 mW/(m·K) | 2.5 × 10-5 kW/(m·K) |
| 50 mW/(m·K) | 5 × 10-5 kW/(m·K) |
| 100 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-4 kW/(m·K) |