Convert Btu (th) to erg
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th) [Btu (th)] to erg [erg], or Convert erg to Btu (th).
1 Btu (th) = 10543502600 erg. To convert Btu (th) to erg, multiply the value by 10543502600; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg = 9.4845e-11 Btu (th)). 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 (th) = 10543502600 erg
- 1 erg = 9.4845e-11 Btu (th)
- 10 Btu (th) = 105435026000 erg
- 100 Btu (th) = 1.0544e+12 erg
How to Convert Btu (Th) to Erg
1 Btu (th) = 10543502600 erg
Example: convert 15 Btu (th) to erg:
15 Btu (th) = 15 × 10543502600 erg = 158152539000 erg
Btu (Th) to Erg Conversion Table
| Btu (th) | erg |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (th) | 10543502600 erg |
| 2 Btu (th) | 21087005200 erg |
| 3 Btu (th) | 31630507800 erg |
| 5 Btu (th) | 52717513000 erg |
| 10 Btu (th) | 105435026000 erg |
| 20 Btu (th) | 210870052000 erg |
| 50 Btu (th) | 527175130000 erg |
| 100 Btu (th) | 1.0544e+12 erg |
| 500 Btu (th) | 5.2718e+12 erg |
| 1000 Btu (th) | 1.0544e+13 erg |
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th) in erg?
1 Btu (th) (Btu (th)) = 10543502600 erg (erg).
How do you convert Btu (th) to erg?
Multiply the Btu (th) value by 10543502600. For example, 25 Btu (th) × 10543502600 = 263587565000 erg.
What is 10 Btu (th) in erg?
10 Btu (th) = 105435026000 erg.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th) or the erg?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (th) = 10543502600 erg.