Thermal Expansion Converter
Convert thermal expansion coefficients between 1/K, 1/°C, 1/°F.
6 decimals
1 1/K = 0.555556 1/°F
About the thermal expansion converter
Convert linear thermal expansion coefficients between 1/K (or 1/°C) and 1/°F (or 1/°R). The coefficient α expresses how much a material’s length changes per degree of temperature change. Steel is around 12 × 10⁻⁶ /K; aluminum is roughly 23 × 10⁻⁶ /K.
Frequently asked questions
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How many 1/°F is 1/°C?
One 1/°C equals 5/9 1/°F (≈0.5556). Equivalently, 1 1/°F equals 9/5 1/°C.
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Is 1/K the same as 1/°C for thermal expansion?
Yes — they’re intervals, so the offsets cancel and the values are identical.
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What is a typical thermal expansion coefficient for steel?
About 11–13 × 10⁻⁶ 1/K, depending on the alloy.
Complete list of thermal expansion units
- 1/Kelvin [1/K]