Heat Density conversion
1 langley (Ly) equals 1 calorie (it)/square centimeter (cal/cm²). Enter any value below to convert from Ly to cal/cm².
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1 Ly = 1 cal/cm²
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Joule/square meter J/m² | 41,840 |
| Langley Ly | 1 |
| Btu (IT)/square foot Btu/ft² | 3.6842250434 |
| Calorie (IT)/square centimeter cal/cm² | 1 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 Ly = 2 cal/cm².
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
Quick reference
| Langley (Ly) | Calorie (IT)/square centimeter (cal/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
From unit
Langley (Ly) is a unit of Heat Density. 1 Ly = 41,840 J/m²
Symbol: Ly
To unit
Calorie (IT)/square centimeter (cal/cm²) is a unit of Heat Density. 1 cal/cm² = 41,840 J/m²
Symbol: cal/cm²
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Source
The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units; conventional factors come from the extended factor inventory. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula cal/cm² = Ly x 1. 1 langley (Ly) equals 1 calorie (it)/square centimeter (cal/cm²).
SI relationships follow the cited reference. Conventional and domain-specific factors use the established ConvertWin factor inventory; verify safety-critical work against the governing standard.
