Conduction Formula
The steady heat transfer rate through a plane wall.
Formula
q = kAΔT/L
Discipline: Thermodynamics. Result unit: W.
Variables and units
- q — Heat Transfer Rate (W): Heat transfer rate
- k — Thermal Conductivity (W/(m·K)): Thermal conductivity
- A — Cross-sectional Area (m²): Cross-sectional area
- ΔT — Temperature Difference (K): Temperature difference across the wall
- L — Thickness (m): Wall thickness or conduction path length