Convert Watt per millimetre kelvin to Milliwatt per metre kelvin
Convert Watt per millimetre kelvin (W/(mm·K)) to Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mW/(m·K) = W/(mm·K) × 1000000
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).
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).
Quick Reference Table
| Watt per millimetre kelvin (W/(mm·K)) | Milliwatt per metre kelvin (mW/(m·K)) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/(mm·K) | 1000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 2 W/(mm·K) | 2000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 5 W/(mm·K) | 5000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 10 W/(mm·K) | 10000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 25 W/(mm·K) | 25000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 50 W/(mm·K) | 50000000 mW/(m·K) |
| 100 W/(mm·K) | 100000000 mW/(m·K) |