Heat Converters
Thermal Expansion Converter
Convert coefficients of thermal expansion between per-kelvin, per-Celsius and per-Fahrenheit. Steel's linear expansion is about 12×10⁻⁶ /K.
THERMAL EXPANSION CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
All supported units — thermal expansion
| Unit | Symbol | To 1/kelvin (1/K) | From 1/kelvin (1/K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Kelvin | 1/K | 1 1/K = 1 1/K | 1 1/K = 1 1/K |
| Per Celsius | 1/°C | 1 1/°C = 1 1/K | 1 1/K = 1 1/°C |
| Per Fahrenheit | 1/°F | 1 1/°F = 1.8 1/K | 1 1/K = 0.55555556 1/°F |
| Per Rankine | 1/°R | 1 1/°R = 1.8 1/K | 1 1/K = 0.55555556 1/°R |
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Frequently asked questions
What units does this thermal expansion converter support?
It supports 4 units: Per Kelvin (1/K), Per Celsius (1/°C), Per Fahrenheit (1/°F), Per Rankine (1/°R).
What is the base unit of thermal expansion?
The SI reference unit is the 1/kelvin (1/K). Every conversion is computed by converting the input to the base unit, then from the base unit to the target unit, so chained precision is preserved.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. Conversion factors use exact legal definitions where they exist (for example 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly) and CODATA/ISO constants otherwise. Results are shown to up to 10 significant figures.