Heat Transfer Coefficient Converter — W/(m²·K), BTU

Convert heat transfer coefficient between W/(m²·K), BTU/(h·ft²·°F) and kcal units.

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Heat Transfer Coefficient Converter

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How to Use the Heat Transfer Coefficient Converter

  1. Enter a value — type any number. Invalid text and symbols are blocked automatically.
  2. Select From and To units — choose the units to convert between.
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Common Heat Transfer Coefficient Converter Values

Quick reference — 1 Watt/(m²·K) (W/(m²·K)) is equal to:

Kilowatt/(m²·K)kW/(m²·K)0.001
Calorie/(s·cm²·°C)cal/(s·cm²·°C)0.0000239006
BTU/(h·ft²·°F)BTU/(h·ft²·°F)0.176110194
Kilocalorie/(h·m²·°C)kcal/(h·m²·°C)0.859845228

Heat Transfer Coefficient Converter FAQ

It quantifies convective heat transfer per unit area per degree, in W/(m²·K). In construction the U-value rates how much heat a window or wall loses — lower is better.

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✔ Reviewed by the True Value Calc editorial team🗓 Last updated June 2026📚 Sources: NIST, BIPM SI unit definitions