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Thermal Expansion converter
Convert thermal expansion coefficient units per kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Rankine.
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1 1/K = 1 1/°C
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From 1 1/K| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Length/length/kelvin 1/K | 1 |
| Length/length/celsius 1/°C | 1 |
| Length/length/fahrenheit 1/°F | 0.5555555556 |
| Length/length/rankine 1/°R | 0.5555555556 |
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How thermal expansion conversion works
A thermal expansion coefficient relates fractional size change to temperature change. Values are normalized to Length/length/kelvin before conversion to the requested output unit.
Values are converted to length/length/kelvin first, then from that reference into the requested unit. Keeping a single documented reference reduces inconsistent pair-by-pair constants.
Unit reference
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in 1/K |
|---|---|---|
| Length/length/kelvin | 1/K | 1 |
| Length/length/celsius | 1/°C | 1 |
| Length/length/fahrenheit | 1/°F | 1.8 |
| Length/length/rankine | 1/°R | 1.8 |
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The SI framework is checked against NIST Guide for the Use of the International System of Units. Conventional factors are retained from the extended ConvertWin inventory and carry the accuracy note shown above.
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What is the reference unit for thermal expansion conversions?
ConvertWin uses length/length/kelvin (1/K) as the internal reference for this category, then converts to the selected output unit.
How accurate is this thermal expansion converter?
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.