Easily convert thermal conductivity values with the Thermal Conductivity Unit Converter. Switch between units like watts per meter-kelvin (W/m·K), BTU per hour-foot-degree Fahrenheit, and more for accurate thermal and engineering calculations!

Thermal Conductivity Unit Converter

Thermal Conductivity Unit Converter

Convert thermal conductivity values between common units.

* Units: W/(m·K), mW/(m·K), BTU/(hr·ft·°F).

Step 1: Enter Conversion Data

Conversion Formula:
Converted Value = (Input Value × (From Factor)) ÷ (To Factor)
(Conversion factors are defined in W/(m·K) per unit)

Thermal Conductivity Unit Converter

Popular Thermal Conductivity Unit Conversions

  • Watt/Centimeter/°C to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Watt/Centimeter/°C
  • Kilowatt/Meter/K to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Kilowatt/Meter/K
  • Calorie (IT)/Second/Centimeter/°C to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Calorie (IT)/Second/Centimeter/°C
  • Calorie (th)/Second/Centimeter/°C to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Calorie (th)/Second/Centimeter/°C
  • Kilocalorie (IT)/Hour/Meter/°C to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Kilocalorie (IT)/Hour/Meter/°C
  • Kilocalorie (th)/Hour/Meter/°C to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Kilocalorie (th)/Hour/Meter/°C
  • Btu (IT) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (IT) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F
  • Btu (th) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (th) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F
  • Btu (IT) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (IT) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F
  • Btu (th) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (th) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F
  • Btu (IT) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (IT) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F
  • Btu (th) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F to Watt/Meter/K
  • Watt/Meter/K to Btu (th) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F

Complete List of Thermal Conductivity Units for Conversion

  • Watt/Meter/Kelvin [W/(m*K)]
  • Watt/Centimeter/°C [W/(cm*°C)]
  • Kilowatt/Meter/Kelvin [kW/(m*K)]
  • Calorie (IT)/Second/Centimeter/°C [cal/(s*cm*°C)]
  • Calorie (th)/Second/Centimeter/°C [cal_th/(s*cm*°C)]
  • Kilocalorie (IT)/Hour/Meter/°C [kcal/(h*m*°C)]
  • Kilocalorie (th)/Hour/Meter/°C [kcal_th/(h*m*°C)]
  • Btu (IT) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_IT·in/(s*ft²*°F)]
  • Btu (th) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_th·in/(s*ft²*°F)]
  • Btu (IT) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_IT·ft/(h*ft²*°F)]
  • Btu (th) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_th·ft/(h*ft²*°F)]
  • Btu (IT) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_IT·in/(h*ft²*°F)]
  • Btu (th) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F [Btu_th·in/(h*ft²*°F)]

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Thermal Conductivity Conversion to Common Units

Common Unit: Watt/Meter/Kelvin [W/(m*K)]

Convert from Unit Symbol Convert to (W/(m*K)) Multiply by (Conversion Factor)
Watt/Centimeter/°C W/(cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 100
Kilowatt/Meter/Kelvin kW/(m*K) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 1000
Calorie (IT)/Second/Centimeter/°C cal/(s*cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 418.68
Calorie (th)/Second/Centimeter/°C cal_th/(s*cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 418.4
Kilocalorie (IT)/Hour/Meter/°C kcal/(h*m*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 1.163
Kilocalorie (th)/Hour/Meter/°C kcal_th/(h*m*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 1.1622222222
Btu (IT) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·in/(s*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 519.2203999105
Btu (th) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·in/(s*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 518.8731616576
Btu (IT) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·ft/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 1.7307346664
Btu (th) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·ft/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 1.7295772055
Btu (IT) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·in/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.1442278889
Btu (th) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·in/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.1441314338

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Thermal Conductivity Conversion from Common Units

Common Unit: Watt/Meter/Kelvin [W/(m*K)]

Convert to Unit Symbol Convert from (W/(m*K)) Multiply by (Conversion Factor)
Watt/Centimeter/°C W/(cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.01
Kilowatt/Meter/Kelvin kW/(m*K) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.001
Calorie (IT)/Second/Centimeter/°C cal/(s*cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.00239235
Calorie (th)/Second/Centimeter/°C cal_th/(s*cm*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.00239235
Kilocalorie (IT)/Hour/Meter/°C kcal/(h*m*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.861
Kilocalorie (th)/Hour/Meter/°C kcal_th/(h*m*°C) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.8611111111
Btu (IT) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·in/(s*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.0019303
Btu (th) Inch/Second/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·in/(s*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.0019302
Btu (IT) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·ft/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.5771
Btu (th) Foot/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·ft/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 0.5770
Btu (IT) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_IT·in/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 6.9283
Btu (th) Inch/Hour/Sq. Foot/°F Btu_th·in/(h*ft²*°F) Watt/Meter/Kelvin 6.9281

Conversion Examples

Example 1: Converting Watt/Centimeter/°C to Watt/Meter/Kelvin

Given: 2 W/(cm*°C)

Objective: Convert to Watt/Meter/Kelvin [W/(m*K)]

Steps:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Watt/Centimeter/°C (W/(cm*°C))
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 W/(cm*°C) = 100 W/(m*K)
    1 W/(cm*°C) = 100 W/(m*K)
  3. Multiply the Starting Value by the Conversion Factor:
    2 W/(cm*°C) × 100 W/(m*K)/W/(cm*°C) = 200 W/(m*K)

Result: 2 W/(cm*°C) = 200 W/(m*K)

Example 2: Converting Kilowatt/Meter/Kelvin to Watt/Meter/Kelvin

Given: 1.5 kW/(m*K)

Objective: Convert to Watt/Meter/Kelvin [W/(m*K)]

Steps:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Kilowatt/Meter/Kelvin (kW/(m*K))
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 kW/(m*K) = 1000 W/(m*K)
    1 kW/(m*K) = 1000 W/(m*K)
  3. Multiply the Starting Value by the Conversion Factor:
    1.5 kW/(m*K) × 1000 W/(m*K)/kW/(m*K) = 1500 W/(m*K)

Result: 1.5 kW/(m*K) = 1500 W/(m*K)


Practical Tips for Unit Conversion

  • Use Precise Conversion Factors: Ensure accuracy by using exact conversion factors, especially in scientific and engineering calculations.
  • Maintain Consistent Units: When performing calculations involving multiple units, ensure all units are appropriately converted to maintain consistency.
  • Understand the Relationship Between Units: Familiarize yourself with how different thermal conductivity units relate to each other, particularly between SI and non-SI systems.
  • Reference Reliable Sources: Always verify conversion factors using trusted references or official standards.
  • Utilize Technology: Leverage calculators or software tools to handle complex conversions and minimize manual errors.
  • Practice with Examples: Reinforce your understanding by working through various conversion scenarios.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  1. Incorrect Conversion Factors:
    • Solution: Always cross-check conversion factors with reliable sources before performing calculations.
  2. Misalignment of Units:
    • Solution: Ensure that numerator and denominator units are consistently converted to maintain dimensional integrity.
  3. Ignoring Unit Prefixes:
    • Solution: Pay attention to unit prefixes (e.g., kilo-, centi-, milli-) as they significantly affect conversion factors.
  4. Rounding Errors:
    • Solution: Carry sufficient decimal places during intermediate steps and round only the final result as needed.
  5. Confusing Similar Units:
    • Solution: Clearly distinguish between units such as W/(m*K), W/(cm*°C), kW/(m*K), etc., to avoid mixing them up.
  6. Assuming Non-Standard Units are Equivalent:
    • Solution: Verify the equivalence of less common units before performing conversions.