watt per centimeter kelvin to milliwatt per meter kelvin
Convert watt per centimeter kelvin (W/(cm·K)) to milliwatt per meter kelvin (mW/(m·K)). Use an editable thermal conductivity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 W/(cm·K) = 100,000 mW/(m·K)
Conversion formula
One watt per centimeter kelvin equals 100,000 milliwatt per meter kelvin. Multiply your value in watt per centimeter kelvin by this factor to get milliwatt per meter kelvin. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 watt per centimeter kelvin:5 × 100,000 = 500,000 mW/(m·K)
Conversion table
| watt per centimeter kelvin (W/(cm·K)) | milliwatt per meter kelvin (mW/(m·K)) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1,000 |
| 0.1 | 10,000 |
| 1 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 200,000 |
| 5 | 500,000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000,000 |
About these measurements
Thermal conductivity relates heat flow to a temperature gradient.
The base reference used here is the watt per meter kelvin. One watt per centimeter kelvin is 100 base units; one milliwatt per meter kelvin is 0.001 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 W/(cm·K) to mW/(m·K)?
Multiply the quantity in W/(cm·K) by 100,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the milliwatt per meter kelvin to watt per centimeter 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.
