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Thermal Resistance Calculator
Calculate conductive thermal resistance based on material and geometry.
Input Parameters
mm
Material thickness in heat flow direction
cm²
Area perpendicular to heat flow
Results
Thermal Resistance
0.0098°C/W
Material Conductivity
205 W/(m·K)
Formula Used
Rth = L / (k × A)Where L is thickness, k is thermal conductivity, and A is cross-sectional area.
Common Materials
Copper385 W/(m·K)
Aluminum 6061167 W/(m·K)
Thermal Grease1-5 W/(m·K)
Thermal Pad3-12 W/(m·K)