kilowatt per meter kelvin to watt per centimeter kelvin
Convert kilowatt per meter kelvin (kW/(m·K)) to watt per centimeter kelvin (W/(cm·K)). Use an editable thermal conductivity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kW/(m·K) = 10 W/(cm·K)
Conversion formula
One kilowatt per meter kelvin equals 10 watt per centimeter kelvin. Multiply your value in kilowatt per meter kelvin by this factor to get watt per centimeter kelvin. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 kilowatt per meter kelvin:5 × 10 = 50 W/(cm·K)
Conversion table
| kilowatt per meter kelvin (kW/(m·K)) | watt per centimeter kelvin (W/(cm·K)) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1,000 |
| 1000 | 10,000 |
About these measurements
Thermal conductivity relates heat flow to a temperature gradient.
The base reference used here is the watt per meter kelvin. One kilowatt per meter kelvin is 1,000 base units; one watt per centimeter kelvin is 100 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 kW/(m·K) to W/(cm·K)?
Multiply the quantity in kW/(m·K) by 10. 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 centimeter kelvin to kilowatt per meter kelvin 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.
