Convert Kelvin per watt to Degree Celsius per watt

Convert Kelvin per watt (K/W) to Degree Celsius per watt (°C/W) instantly and accurately.

Kelvin per watt (K/W)
Degree Celsius per watt (°C/W)

Conversion Formula

°C/W = K/W × 1

About Kelvin per watt

The kelvin per watt (K/W) is the SI coherent unit for thermal resistance, defined as the temperature rise (K) per unit of steady-state power dissipation (W). Used universally in electronic component datasheets (junction-to-ambient, junction-to-case), heat sink ratings, and thermal circuit analysis. A CPU heatsink at 0.3 K/W raises temperature 30 K per 100 W. 1 K/W = 1 °C/W.

About Degree Celsius per watt

The degree Celsius per watt (°C/W) equals exactly 1 K/W since temperature intervals 1 °C = 1 K. It is the dominant notation in semiconductor, LED, and power electronics datasheets worldwide. Thermal resistance values such as RθJA (junction-to-ambient) and RθJC (junction-to-case) are almost universally quoted in °C/W. A package at 50 °C/W dissipating 2 W yields ΔT = 100 °C. 1 °C/W = 1 K/W.

Quick Reference Table

Kelvin per watt (K/W)Degree Celsius per watt (°C/W)
1 K/W1 °C/W
2 K/W2 °C/W
5 K/W5 °C/W
10 K/W10 °C/W
25 K/W25 °C/W
50 K/W50 °C/W
100 K/W100 °C/W

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