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Watt per square centimeter to watt per square inch Conversion
1 watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) is equal to 6.4516 watt per square inch (W/in²).
1 W/cm² = 6.4516 W/in²
or
1 W/in² = 0.15500031 W/cm²
Formula
To convert a heat flux density from watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) to watt per square inch (W/in²), multiply the heat flux density in watt per square centimeter by 6.4516
h(W/in²) = h(W/cm²) × 6.4516
Examples:
Convert 1 watt per square centimeter to watt per square inch:
h(W/in²) = 1W/cm² × 6.4516 = 6.4516 W/in²
Conversion table
| Watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) | Watt per square inch (W/in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/cm² | 6.4516 W/in² |
| 2 W/cm² | 12.9032 W/in² |
| 3 W/cm² | 19.3548 W/in² |
| 5 W/cm² | 32.258 W/in² |
| 10 W/cm² | 64.516 W/in² |
| 20 W/cm² | 129.032 W/in² |
| 25 W/cm² | 161.29 W/in² |
| 50 W/cm² | 322.58 W/in² |
| 100 W/cm² | 645.16 W/in² |
| 250 W/cm² | 1612.9 W/in² |
| 500 W/cm² | 3225.8 W/in² |
| 1000 W/cm² | 6451.6 W/in² |
| Watt per square inch (W/in²) | Watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 1 W/in² | 0.15500031 W/cm² |
| 2 W/in² | 0.31000062 W/cm² |
| 3 W/in² | 0.46500093 W/cm² |
| 5 W/in² | 0.77500155 W/cm² |
| 10 W/in² | 1.5500031 W/cm² |
| 20 W/in² | 3.1000062 W/cm² |
| 25 W/in² | 3.87500775 W/cm² |
| 50 W/in² | 7.7500155 W/cm² |
| 100 W/in² | 15.500031 W/cm² |
| 250 W/in² | 38.7500775 W/cm² |
| 500 W/in² | 77.500155 W/cm² |
| 1000 W/in² | 155.000310001 W/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert watt per square centimeter to watt per square inch?
Multiply the value in watt per square centimeter by 6.4516 to get the result in watt per square inch. For example, 5 W/cm² × 6.4516 = 32.258 W/in².
How many watt per square inch are in 1 watt per square centimeter?
1 watt per square centimeter (W/cm²) is equal to 6.4516 watt per square inch (W/in²).
How do I convert watt per square inch back to watt per square centimeter?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in watt per square inch by 6.4516 to get the result in watt per square centimeter.
How accurate is the watt per square centimeter to watt per square inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 6.4516 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
