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Thermal Resistance
Component resistance R = L / (k A) in K/W.
Thermal & HVAC
Component resistance R = L / (k A) in K/W.
App id: THERM-06. Reference version 1.0.
How to fill it
Fill the inputs. The tool shows the outputs.
On the tool screen, Calc is the working sheet. Presets stores values you reuse. Reference is the formula, assumptions, and provenance below.
Formula
R = L / (k A)Inputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Thickness | mm |
| Thermal conductivity | W/m-K |
| Area | m2 |
Outputs
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Thermal resistance (hero result) | K/W |
Diagnose
This tool does not attach diagnose observations.
Assumptions
- One-dimensional conduction through the thickness.
Provenance
- Homogeneous layer. Parallel paths are a different calculation.