Thermal Expansion Units Converter
Coversion factor: 1 K-1 = 0.5555555556 °F-1
Additional information
Thermal expansion refers to the tendency of materials to change their dimensions (length, volume, or area) in response to changes in temperature. When a material is heated, its particles gain kinetic energy and move more rapidly, causing the material to expand. Conversely, when the material is cooled, its particles lose energy and the material contracts, resulting in a reduction in size.
The extent of thermal expansion experienced by a material is determined by its coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), which is a material-specific property. The CTE represents the amount of dimensional change per unit change in temperature.
Thermal Expansion Conversion Factors
| 1/K | 1/°C | 1/°F | 1/°R | 1/°Ré | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 1/K | 1 | 1 | 0.5555555556 | 0.5555555556 | 1.25 |
| 1 1/°C | 1 | 1 | 0.5555555556 | 0.5555555556 | 1.25 |
| 1 1/°F | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 2.25 |
| 1 1/°R | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 2.25 |
| 1 1/°Ré | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4444444444 | 0.4444444444 | 1 |
References: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “SI Units - Temperature”. https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-temperature. Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). “The International System of Units (SI)”. https://www.bipm.org/en/measurement-units/. Wikipedia. “Thermal expansion”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_expansion.