Thermal Resistance Converter — K/W, °F·h/BTU

Convert thermal resistance between kelvin/watt, °C/W and °F·h/BTU.

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Thermal Resistance Converter

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How to Use the Thermal Resistance 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.
  3. Read the animated result — the converted value, factor, and full reference table update instantly.
  4. Use Swap (⇄) — reverse the conversion in one click.

Why Use This Thermal Resistance Converter

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Common Thermal Resistance Converter Values

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

Degree °C/Watt°C/W1
Kelvin/KilowattK/kW1,000
Kelvin/MilliwattK/mW0.001
°F·hour/BTU°F·h/BTU0.527527993

Thermal Resistance Converter FAQ

Thermal resistance is how strongly an object resists heat flow, measured in kelvin per watt (K/W). It is the inverse of thermal conductance. Higher K/W means better insulation.
K/W is the absolute resistance of a specific object. The construction R-value is per unit area (m²·K/W or ft²·°F·h/BTU). This tool converts absolute thermal resistance units.

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