Convert Btu (IT)/minute to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 17.5842642 J/s. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to joule/second, multiply the value by 17.5842642; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 0.0568690272522 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 = 17.5842642 J/s
- 1 J/s = 0.0568690272522 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 175.842642 J/s
- 100 Btu/min = 1758.42642 J/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Joule/second
1 Btu/min = 17.5842642 J/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to J/s:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 17.5842642 J/s = 263.763963 J/s
Btu (It)/minute to Joule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 17.5842642 J/s |
| 2 Btu/min | 35.1685284 J/s |
| 3 Btu/min | 52.7527926 J/s |
| 5 Btu/min | 87.921321 J/s |
| 10 Btu/min | 175.842642 J/s |
| 20 Btu/min | 351.685284 J/s |
| 50 Btu/min | 879.21321 J/s |
| 100 Btu/min | 1758.42642 J/s |
| 500 Btu/min | 8792.1321 J/s |
| 1000 Btu/min | 17584.2642 J/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.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in joule/second?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 17.5842642 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to joule/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 17.5842642. For example, 25 Btu/min × 17.5842642 = 439.606605 J/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in joule/second?
10 Btu/min = 175.842642 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the joule/second?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min = 17.5842642 J/s.