12 Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C
12 Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K)) equals
10.318143 kcal/(h·m·°C)
12 × 0.8598452279 = 10.318143 Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C
Convert Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K)) to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C (kcal/(h·m·°C)) instantly. 1 W/(m·K) = 0.859845 kcal/(h·m·°C).
Worked example: converting Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C
- Step 1 — start with the formula. kcal/(h·m·°C) = W/(m·K) × 0.8598452279
- Step 2 — substitute your figure. 12 W/(m·K) × 0.8598452279
- Step 3 — read the result. 12 W/(m·K) = 10.318143 kcal/(h·m·°C)
- Step 4 — check it in reverse. W/(m·K) = kcal/(h·m·°C) × 1.163 returns 12 W/(m·K), which matches the figure you started with.
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12 W/(m·K) = 10.318143 kcal/(h·m·°C)
Formula:
kcal/(h·m·°C) = W/(m·K) × 0.8598452279With your value: 12 W/(m·K) = 10.31814273 kcal/(h·m·°C)
Other Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C conversions
Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C Conversion Table
| Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K)) | Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C (kcal/(h·m·°C)) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.429923 |
| 1 | 0.859845 |
| 2 | 1.71969 |
| 5 | 4.299226 |
| 10 | 8.598452 |
| 15 | 12.897678 |
| 20 | 17.196905 |
| 25 | 21.496131 |
| 50 | 42.992261 |
| 100 | 85.984523 |
| 250 | 214.961307 |
| 500 | 429.922614 |
| 1000 | 859.845228 |
Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C to Watt/Meter-Kelvin Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C (kcal/(h·m·°C)) | Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K)) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.5815 |
| 1 | 1.163 |
| 2 | 2.326 |
| 5 | 5.815 |
| 10 | 11.63 |
| 15 | 17.445 |
| 20 | 23.26 |
| 25 | 29.075 |
| 50 | 58.15 |
| 100 | 116.3 |
| 250 | 290.75 |
| 500 | 581.5 |
| 1000 | 1,163 |
Where these values come from
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Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K))
Thermal Conductivity
Derived quantity, watt per metre-kelvin (W/(m·K)). Imperial and calorie-based units convert exactly via the thermochemical calorie and the international BTU.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C (kcal/(h·m·°C))
Thermal Conductivity
Derived quantity, watt per metre-kelvin (W/(m·K)). Imperial and calorie-based units convert exactly via the thermochemical calorie and the international BTU.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C
To convert from Watt/Meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K)) to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C (kcal/(h·m·°C)), multiply the value by 0.8598452279.
Formula: kcal/(h·m·°C) = W/(m·K) × 0.8598452279
Reverse: W/(m·K) = kcal/(h·m·°C) × 1.163
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Watt/Meter-Kelvin. For example: 5 W/(m·K)
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.8598452279
- The result is: 4.299226 kcal/(h·m·°C)
About Watt/Meter-Kelvin
The watt/meter-kelvin (W/(m·K)) is a unit of thermal conductivity. One watt/meter-kelvin equals 1 base unit. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other thermal conductivity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: thermal conductivity calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C
The kilocalorie/hour-meter-°c (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity. One kilocalorie/hour-meter-°c equals 1.163 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other thermal conductivity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: thermal conductivity calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 12 Watt/Meter-Kelvin in Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C?
12 Watt/Meter-Kelvin equals 10.318143 Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C.
How many Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C are in 1 Watt/Meter-Kelvin?
There are exactly 0.8598452279 Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C in 1 Watt/Meter-Kelvin. This means the conversion factor from Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C is 0.8598452279.
What is the formula to convert Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C?
The formula to convert Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C is: kcal/(h·m·°C) = W/(m·K) × 0.8598452279. For example, to convert 10 Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C, you would multiply 10 by 0.8598452279.
What is a Watt/Meter-Kelvin?
The watt/meter-kelvin (W/(m·K)) is a unit of thermal conductivity. One watt/meter-kelvin equals 1 base unit. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other thermal conductivity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C?
The kilocalorie/hour-meter-°c (kcal/(h·m·°C)) is a unit of thermal conductivity. One kilocalorie/hour-meter-°c equals 1.163 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other thermal conductivity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Watt/Meter-Kelvin?
The Watt/Meter-Kelvin is commonly used in thermal conductivity calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). 12 Watt/Meter-Kelvin to Kilocalorie/Hour-Meter-°C. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/12-watt_per_meter_k-to-kcal_per_h_m_c