Convert watt/square metre to kilowatt/square metre
Watt/Square Metre
The watt per square metre (W/m²) is the SI unit of heat flux density and irradiance. It represents the power transmitted per unit area. The solar constant (total solar irradiance) at Earth's orbit is approximately 1361 W/m². Used in heat transfer engineering, solar energy, and thermal radiation analysis.
Kilowatt/Square Metre
The kilowatt per square metre (kW/m²) equals 1000 W/m² and is used in concentrated solar power systems, industrial furnaces, and high-intensity thermal processes. It is a convenient unit for large heat flux values encountered in industrial heating and renewable energy applications.
Watt/Square Metre to Kilowatt/Square Metre conversion table
| Watt/Square Metre | Kilowatt/Square Metre |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |