How to convert kilowatt-hours per square meter to langleys
Ly = kWh/m² × 86.04206501Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours per square meter by 86.04206501. To go the other way, multiply by 0.01162222222 (or divide by 86.04206501).
A kilowatt-hour per square meter is larger than a langley: one kilowatt-hour per square meter contains 86.04206501 langleys.
Worked examples
- 1 kilowatt-hour per square meter1 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 86.04206501 Ly
- 5 kilowatt-hours per square meter5 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 430.210325 Ly
- 10 kilowatt-hours per square meter10 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 860.4206501 Ly
- 20 kilowatt-hours per square meter20 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 1,720.8413 Ly
- 100 kilowatt-hours per square meter100 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 8,604.206501 Ly
Kilowatt-hours per square meter to langleys conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilowatt-hours per square meter (kWh/m²) | Langleys (Ly) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kWh/m² | 8.6042065 Ly |
| 0.25 kWh/m² | 21.510516 Ly |
| 0.5 kWh/m² | 43.021033 Ly |
| 1 kWh/m² | 86.042065 Ly |
| 2 kWh/m² | 172.08413 Ly |
| 3 kWh/m² | 258.1262 Ly |
| 4 kWh/m² | 344.16826 Ly |
| 5 kWh/m² | 430.21033 Ly |
| 6 kWh/m² | 516.25239 Ly |
| 7 kWh/m² | 602.29446 Ly |
| 8 kWh/m² | 688.33652 Ly |
| 9 kWh/m² | 774.37859 Ly |
| 10 kWh/m² | 860.42065 Ly |
| Kilowatt-hours per square meter (kWh/m²) | Langleys (Ly) |
|---|---|
| 12 kWh/m² | 1,032.5048 Ly |
| 15 kWh/m² | 1,290.631 Ly |
| 20 kWh/m² | 1,720.8413 Ly |
| 25 kWh/m² | 2,151.0516 Ly |
| 30 kWh/m² | 2,581.262 Ly |
| 40 kWh/m² | 3,441.6826 Ly |
| 50 kWh/m² | 4,302.1033 Ly |
| 75 kWh/m² | 6,453.1549 Ly |
| 100 kWh/m² | 8,604.2065 Ly |
| 250 kWh/m² | 21,510.516 Ly |
| 500 kWh/m² | 43,021.033 Ly |
| 1,000 kWh/m² | 86,042.065 Ly |
About the units
Kilowatt-hour per square meter (kWh/m²)
The kilowatt-hour per square meter (kWh/m²) is a unit of heat density in the metric system. One kilowatt-hour per square meter equals 3,600,000 joules per square meter (J/m²).
Langley (Ly)
The langley (Ly) is a unit of heat density. One langley equals 41,840 joules per square meter (J/m²).
Frequently asked questions
How many langleys are in one kilowatt-hour per square meter?
There are 86.04206501 langleys in one kilowatt-hour per square meter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours per square meter to langleys?
Multiply the number of kilowatt-hours per square meter by 86.04206501. For example, 10 kWh/m² × 86.04206501 = 860.4206501 Ly.
How many kilowatt-hours per square meter are in one langley?
One langley equals 0.01162222222 kilowatt-hours per square meter. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 86.04206501.
What is 10 kilowatt-hours per square meter in langleys?
10 kWh/m² = 860.4206501 Ly.
Is this kWh/m² to Ly converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.