Thermal Expansion Converter - Convert Linear, Area & Volume Expansion Coefficients
Result:
1 /°C = 5.555556e-1 /°F
How Thermal Expansion Conversion Works
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Thermal Expansion Formulas
Linear Expansion
Area Expansion
Volume Expansion
Thermal Expansion Coefficient Conversion Table
| /°C | /°F | /K | %/°C | Material Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00e-6 | 5.56e-7 | 1.00e-6 | 1.00e-4 | Invar Steel |
| 5.00e-6 | 2.78e-6 | 5.00e-6 | 5.00e-4 | Concrete |
| 1.00e-5 | 5.56e-6 | 1.00e-5 | 1.00e-3 | Glass (Pyrex) |
| 1.20e-5 | 6.67e-6 | 1.20e-5 | 1.20e-3 | Steel |
| 1.70e-5 | 9.44e-6 | 1.70e-5 | 1.70e-3 | Iron |
| 1.90e-5 | 1.06e-5 | 1.90e-5 | 1.90e-3 | Copper |
| 2.30e-5 | 1.28e-5 | 2.30e-5 | 2.30e-3 | Aluminum |
| 2.90e-5 | 1.61e-5 | 2.90e-5 | 2.90e-3 | Zinc |
| 5.00e-5 | 2.78e-5 | 5.00e-5 | 5.00e-3 | Lead |
| 7.00e-5 | 3.89e-5 | 7.00e-5 | 7.00e-3 | Rubber |
| 1.00e-4 | 5.56e-5 | 1.00e-4 | 1.00e-2 | Ice |
| 1.20e-4 | 6.67e-5 | 1.20e-4 | 1.20e-2 | Plastic (PVC) |
| 1.80e-4 | 1.00e-4 | 1.80e-4 | 1.80e-2 | Gasoline |
| 2.10e-4 | 1.17e-4 | 2.10e-4 | 2.10e-2 | Water |
| 3.00e-4 | 1.67e-4 | 3.00e-4 | 3.00e-2 | Ethanol |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient Progression Chart
1×10⁻⁶ /°C
5×10⁻⁶ /°C
1×10⁻⁵ /°C
2×10⁻⁵ /°C
5×10⁻⁵ /°C
1×10⁻⁴ /°C
Practice Problems
Problem 1:
Convert 2.3×10⁻⁵ /°C to /°F
Solution: 2.3×10⁻⁵ ÷ 1.8 = 1.28×10⁻⁵ /°F
Problem 2:
A steel rod expands 0.12% per 100°C. Find α in /°C
Solution: α = 0.0012/100 = 1.2×10⁻⁵ /°C
Problem 3:
Convert 1.9×10⁻⁵ /°F to /K
Solution: 1.9×10⁻⁵ × 1.8 = 3.42×10⁻⁵ /K
Problem 4:
Find volume expansion coefficient if linear α = 1.7×10⁻⁵ /°C
Solution: γ = 3α = 3 × 1.7×10⁻⁵ = 5.1×10⁻⁵ /°C
Problem 5:
A 10m bridge expands 2.3cm when heated 50°C. Find α
Solution: α = ΔL/(L₀×ΔT) = 0.023/(10×50) = 4.6×10⁻⁵ /°C
Daily Uses of Thermal Expansion
Bridge expansion joints prevent cracking from temperature changes
Bimetallic thermostats use different expansion rates for temperature control
Railway tracks have gaps to accommodate thermal expansion
Glass cookware uses low expansion materials to prevent thermal shock
Building materials selection considers thermal expansion compatibility