thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter to watt per square meter
Convert thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter (cal/(s·cm²)) to watt per square meter (W/m²). Use an editable heat flux converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cal/(s·cm²) = 41,840 W/m²
Conversion formula
One thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter equals 41,840 watt per square meter. Multiply your value in thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter by this factor to get watt per square meter. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter:5 × 41,840 = 209,200 W/m²
Conversion table
| thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter (cal/(s·cm²)) | watt per square meter (W/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 418.4 |
| 0.1 | 4,184 |
| 1 | 41,840 |
| 2 | 83,680 |
| 5 | 209,200 |
| 10 | 418,400 |
| 25 | 1,046,000 |
| 50 | 2,092,000 |
| 100 | 4,184,000 |
| 1000 | 41,840,000 |
About these measurements
Heat flux is thermal power per unit surface area.
The base reference used here is the watt per square meter. One thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter is 41,840 base units; one watt per square meter is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert cal/(s·cm²) to W/m²?
Multiply the quantity in cal/(s·cm²) by 41,840. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the watt per square meter to thermochemical calorie per second square centimeter converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
