Thermal Resistivity and Conductivity

Calculate thermal resistivity and conductivity. Thermal resistivity is the ability of a material to resist flow of heat and is the reciprocal of thermal conductivity.

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Inputs

Thermal Conductivity (k) (W/(m·°C))

Results

Thermal Resistivity (r)-- m·°C/W

Material	Thermal Conductivity (W/m·°C)	Thermal Resistivity (m·°C/W)
Air	0.024	41.67
Water	0.6	1.67
Wood	0.1	10
Concrete	0.8	1.25
Brick	0.6	1.67
Glass	0.8	1.25
Steel	50	0.02
Aluminum	205	0.0049
Copper	385	0.0026