Thermal Expansion Converter

Convert thermal expansion coefficient units including per kelvin, per celsius, per fahrenheit, microstrain per celsius, microstrain per fahrenheit, parts per million per kelvin, and more.

Convert Thermal Expansion

1 per kelvin = 1000000 ppm per kelvin
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Common thermal expansion conversions

Per kelvin to ppm/K:
1 1/K = 1,000,000 ppm/K

ppm/K to per kelvin:
1 ppm/K = 0.000001 1/K

Per celsius to per fahrenheit:
1 1/°C = 0.555556 1/°F

Microstrain per celsius to ppm/K:
1 µε/°C = 1 ppm/K

Where thermal expansion conversions are used

Thermal expansion conversions are useful for material data sheets, structural movement, pipe expansion, mechanical fits, bridges, rails, concrete slabs, glass panels, electronics, and temperature-based design checks.

Use this converter when comparing SI, U.S. customary, ppm, and microstrain-based thermal expansion coefficient units.

What your thermal expansion result means

Your result shows the entered thermal expansion coefficient converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For engineering and material design, make sure the coefficient unit matches your formula, material data sheet, temperature scale, or design reference.

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Frequently asked questions

What is thermal expansion coefficient?

Thermal expansion coefficient measures how much a material changes length, area, or volume per degree of temperature change.

What is the SI unit of thermal expansion?

The common SI unit for coefficient of thermal expansion is per kelvin, written as 1/K.

Is ppm/K the same as microstrain per kelvin?

Yes. For linear expansion, 1 ppm/K equals 1 microstrain per kelvin.

Is per kelvin the same as per celsius?

For temperature differences, 1/K and 1/°C are numerically equivalent.

Can I convert negative thermal expansion values?

This converter is designed for expansion coefficient magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.