Thermal Resistance converter

Convert whole-object thermal resistance in temperature difference per power.

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1 K/W = 1 °C/W

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Using thermal resistance measurements

These units describe thermal resistance K/W. Area-normalized insulation R-values in m²·K/W need a known area and are not interchangeable with whole-object resistance. Keep these unit conventions consistent when using measurements in construction calculations.

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