Convert Milliwatt per metre kelvin to Watt per millimetre kelvin
Convert Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) to Watt per millimetre kelvin (W/(mm·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
W/(mm·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 Watt per millimetre kelvin
The watt per millimetre kelvin (W/(mm·K)) equals exactly 1000 W/(m·K) since 1 mm = 10⁻³ m. Used in microelectronics thermal engineering where components are millimetre-scale: copper ≈0.385, silicon ≈0.148 W/(mm·K). Thermal interface material datasheets for high-performance pads and solder joints commonly use this unit. 1 W/(mm·K) = 1000 W/(m·K) = 10 W/(cm·K).
Quick Reference Table
| Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) | Watt per millimetre kelvin (W/(mm·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-6 W/(mm·K) |
| 2 mW/(m·K) | 2 × 10-6 W/(mm·K) |
| 5 mW/(m·K) | 5 × 10-6 W/(mm·K) |
| 10 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-5 W/(mm·K) |
| 25 mW/(m·K) | 2.5 × 10-5 W/(mm·K) |
| 50 mW/(m·K) | 5 × 10-5 W/(mm·K) |
| 100 mW/(m·K) | 1 × 10-4 W/(mm·K) |