Convert Btu (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.0166666666983 Btu/s. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.0166666666983; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 59.9999998863 Btu/min). 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/min = 0.0166666666983 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 59.9999998863 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 0.166666666983 Btu/s
- 100 Btu/min = 1.66666666983 Btu/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Btu (It)/second
1 Btu/min = 0.0166666666982606 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to Btu/s:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.0166666666982606 Btu/s = 0.250000000473909 Btu/s
Btu (It)/minute to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.0166666666983 Btu/s |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.0333333333965 Btu/s |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.0500000000948 Btu/s |
| 5 Btu/min | 0.0833333334913 Btu/s |
| 10 Btu/min | 0.166666666983 Btu/s |
| 20 Btu/min | 0.333333333965 Btu/s |
| 50 Btu/min | 0.833333334913 Btu/s |
| 100 Btu/min | 1.66666666983 Btu/s |
| 500 Btu/min | 8.33333334913 Btu/s |
| 1000 Btu/min | 16.6666666983 Btu/s |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.0166666666983 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.0166666666983. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.0166666666983 = 0.416666667457 Btu/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
10 Btu/min = 0.166666666983 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.0166666666983 Btu/s.