Convert Btu (IT) to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to Btu (IT).
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kW*s. To convert Btu (IT) to kilowatt-second, multiply the value by 1.05505585; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kW*s = 0.947817122667 Btu (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kW*s
- 1 kW*s = 0.947817122667 Btu (IT)
- 10 Btu (IT) = 10.5505585 kW*s
- 100 Btu (IT) = 105.505585 kW*s
How to Convert Btu (It) to Kilowatt-Second
1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kW*s
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to kW*s:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 1.05505585 kW*s = 15.82583775 kW*s
Btu (It) to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT) | kilowatt-second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (IT) | 1.05505585 kW*s |
| 2 Btu (IT) | 2.1101117 kW*s |
| 3 Btu (IT) | 3.16516755 kW*s |
| 5 Btu (IT) | 5.27527925 kW*s |
| 10 Btu (IT) | 10.5505585 kW*s |
| 20 Btu (IT) | 21.101117 kW*s |
| 50 Btu (IT) | 52.7527925 kW*s |
| 100 Btu (IT) | 105.505585 kW*s |
| 500 Btu (IT) | 527.527925 kW*s |
| 1000 Btu (IT) | 1055.05585 kW*s |
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT) in kilowatt-second?
1 Btu (IT) (Btu (IT)) = 1.05505585 kilowatt-second (kW*s).
How do you convert Btu (IT) to kilowatt-second?
Multiply the Btu (IT) value by 1.05505585. For example, 25 Btu (IT) × 1.05505585 = 26.37639625 kW*s.
What is 10 Btu (IT) in kilowatt-second?
10 Btu (IT) = 10.5505585 kW*s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT) or the kilowatt-second?
The Btu (IT) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (IT) = 1.05505585 kW*s.