Convert Btu (IT)/hour to centijoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to centijoule/second [cJ/s], or Convert centijoule/second to Btu (IT)/hour.
1 Btu/h = 29.307107 cJ/s. To convert Btu (IT)/hour to centijoule/second, multiply the value by 29.307107; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cJ/s = 0.0341214163513 Btu/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/h = 29.307107 cJ/s
- 1 cJ/s = 0.0341214163513 Btu/h
- 10 Btu/h = 293.07107 cJ/s
- 100 Btu/h = 2930.7107 cJ/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/hour to Centijoule/second
1 Btu/h = 29.307107 cJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/h to cJ/s:
15 Btu/h = 15 × 29.307107 cJ/s = 439.606605 cJ/s
Btu (It)/hour to Centijoule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/hour | centijoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/h | 29.307107 cJ/s |
| 2 Btu/h | 58.614214 cJ/s |
| 3 Btu/h | 87.921321 cJ/s |
| 5 Btu/h | 146.535535 cJ/s |
| 10 Btu/h | 293.07107 cJ/s |
| 20 Btu/h | 586.14214 cJ/s |
| 50 Btu/h | 1465.35535 cJ/s |
| 100 Btu/h | 2930.7107 cJ/s |
| 500 Btu/h | 14653.5535 cJ/s |
| 1000 Btu/h | 29307.107 cJ/s |
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Centijoule/second
A centijoule per second (cJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to 0.01 joules per second.
History/Origin
The centijoule per second is derived from the SI unit joule, with the prefix centi indicating a hundredth, and is used in contexts requiring smaller power measurements. It has been in use as a supplementary unit in scientific and engineering fields where precise, small-scale power measurements are needed.
Current Use
The cJ/s is used in scientific research, engineering, and technical applications involving small power quantities, such as in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), low-power electronics, and detailed energy transfer analyses within the 'Power' converter category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/hour in centijoule/second?
1 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) = 29.307107 centijoule/second (cJ/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/hour to centijoule/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/hour value by 29.307107. For example, 25 Btu/h × 29.307107 = 732.677675 cJ/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/hour in centijoule/second?
10 Btu/h = 293.07107 cJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/hour or the centijoule/second?
The Btu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 Btu/h = 29.307107 cJ/s.