Convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.0175842642 kJ/s. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 0.0175842642; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 56.8690272522 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 = 0.0175842642 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 56.8690272522 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 0.175842642 kJ/s
- 100 Btu/min = 1.75842642 kJ/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Kilojoule/second
1 Btu/min = 0.0175842642 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to kJ/s:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.0175842642 kJ/s = 0.263763963 kJ/s
Btu (It)/minute to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.0175842642 kJ/s |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.0351685284 kJ/s |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.0527527926 kJ/s |
| 5 Btu/min | 0.087921321 kJ/s |
| 10 Btu/min | 0.175842642 kJ/s |
| 20 Btu/min | 0.351685284 kJ/s |
| 50 Btu/min | 0.87921321 kJ/s |
| 100 Btu/min | 1.75842642 kJ/s |
| 500 Btu/min | 8.7921321 kJ/s |
| 1000 Btu/min | 17.5842642 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in kilojoule/second?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.0175842642 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.0175842642. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.0175842642 = 0.439606605 kJ/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in kilojoule/second?
10 Btu/min = 0.175842642 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.0175842642 kJ/s.