Convert Btu (IT)/second to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 10550558500 erg/s. To convert Btu (IT)/second to erg/second, multiply the value by 10550558500; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 9.4782e-11 Btu/s). 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/s = 10550558500 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 9.4782e-11 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 105505585000 erg/s
- 100 Btu/s = 1.0551e+12 erg/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Erg/second
1 Btu/s = 10550558500 erg/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to erg/s:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 10550558500 erg/s = 158258377500 erg/s
Btu (It)/second to Erg/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 10550558500 erg/s |
| 2 Btu/s | 21101117000 erg/s |
| 3 Btu/s | 31651675500 erg/s |
| 5 Btu/s | 52752792500 erg/s |
| 10 Btu/s | 105505585000 erg/s |
| 20 Btu/s | 211011170000 erg/s |
| 50 Btu/s | 527527925000 erg/s |
| 100 Btu/s | 1.0551e+12 erg/s |
| 500 Btu/s | 5.2753e+12 erg/s |
| 1000 Btu/s | 1.0551e+13 erg/s |
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.
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/second in erg/second?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 10550558500 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to erg/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 10550558500. For example, 25 Btu/s × 10550558500 = 263763962500 erg/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in erg/second?
10 Btu/s = 105505585000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the erg/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s = 10550558500 erg/s.