Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin (W/(cm·K))
A unit of thermal conductivity equal to 100 W/(m·K), used in semiconductor and materials work
The Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin (W/(cm·K)) is a unit of thermal conductivity used in scientific, engineering, and practical contexts. Unit standardization in the field of thermal conductivity has evolved over centuries as international scientific bodies and engineering organizations developed consistent measurement frameworks. The International System of Units (SI) provides the modern foundation for most technical measurements, though legacy units from national and industrial traditions continue to be used alongside SI units in many fields. The Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin is precisely defined to ensure consistent, reproducible measurements across laboratories and industries worldwide.
Accurate thermal conductivity measurement is critical in engineering, science, commerce, and everyday life. Using the correct unit and applying conversions precisely prevents errors that can be costly or dangerous in professional applications. MegaCalc provides instant, precise conversions for the Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin and all related units so you can work confidently across unit systems.
Conversion Table
| Unit | Symbol | 1 W/(cm·K) = |
|---|---|---|
| Watt per Meter-Kelvin | W/(m·K) | 100 W/(m·K) |
| BTU per Hour-Foot-Fahrenheit | BTU/(hr·ft·°F) | 57.7791 BTU/(hr·ft·°F) |
| Calorie per Second-Centimeter-Celsius | cal/(s·cm·°C) | 0.239006 cal/(s·cm·°C) |
| BTU·inch per Hour-Square Foot-Fahrenheit | BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) | 693.347 BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) |
Conversions Involving Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
Watt per Meter-Kelvin → Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
W/(m·K) → W/(cm·K)
Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin → Watt per Meter-Kelvin
W/(cm·K) → W/(m·K)
Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin → BTU per Hour-Foot-Fahrenheit
W/(cm·K) → BTU/(hr·ft·°F)
Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin → Calorie per Second-Centimeter-Celsius
W/(cm·K) → cal/(s·cm·°C)
Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin → BTU·inch per Hour-Square Foot-Fahrenheit
W/(cm·K) → BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F)
BTU per Hour-Foot-Fahrenheit → Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
BTU/(hr·ft·°F) → W/(cm·K)
Calorie per Second-Centimeter-Celsius → Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
cal/(s·cm·°C) → W/(cm·K)
BTU·inch per Hour-Square Foot-Fahrenheit → Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
BTU·in/(hr·ft²·°F) → W/(cm·K)
Common Uses of the Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin
- •Scientific research — expressing thermal conductivity values in published studies, experimental data, and journal articles where SI unit conventions apply
- •Engineering design — specifying thermal conductivity requirements in technical drawings, calculations, and simulation input files across metric and imperial systems
- •Quality control — measuring and verifying thermal conductivity in manufactured products to ensure conformance to design tolerances and international standards
- •Education — teaching thermal conductivity concepts in physics, engineering, and applied science courses with worked examples in multiple unit systems
- •Industry standards — meeting regulatory and specification requirements for thermal conductivity as defined by international bodies such as ISO, ASME, ASTM, and NIST
Did You Know?
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in Sèvres, France, is the custodian of the International System of Units (SI). The BIPM coordinates global measurement science and maintains the definitions of base units that underpin all scientific and industrial measurement. The Watt per Centimeter-Kelvin is part of this global measurement framework that ensures a scientific result in one country means exactly the same thing when replicated in another. This traceability is essential in fields from pharmaceutical manufacturing to aerospace engineering where measurement errors can have serious consequences. Since 2019, all seven SI base units are defined in terms of fundamental physical constants — the speed of light, the Planck constant, the Boltzmann constant, and others — freeing measurement standards from dependence on physical artifacts forever.