Convert Watt/square meter to Kilowatt/square meter (W/m² to kW/m²)
W/m² to kW/m² Conversion Table
| W/m² [W/m²] | kW/m² [kW/m²] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 5,000 | 5 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
Watt/square meter (W/m²) - Definition
Watt/square meter (W/m²) is the base unit of Heat Flux Density in the International System of Units (SI).
Watt/square meter (W/m²) - History/origin
The watt/square meter is the fundamental unit of Heat Flux Density in the International System of Units.
Watt/square meter (W/m²) - Current use
The watt/square meter is used worldwide for scientific, engineering, and everyday measurements.
Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²) - Definition
Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt/square meter (W/m²). 1 kW/m² = 1,000 W/m².
Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²) - History/origin
The prefix "kW/m²" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²) - Current use
It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
How to Convert Watt/square meter to Kilowatt/square meter
1 Watt/square meter (W/m²) = 0.001 Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²)
1 Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²) = 1,000 Watt/square meter (W/m²)
Example: Convert 15 Watt/square meter (W/m²) to Kilowatt/square meter (kW/m²):
15 W/m² = 0.015 kW/m²