Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to Btu (th)/hour.
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kJ/s. To convert Btu (th)/hour to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 0.0002928751; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/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(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h
- 10 Btu(th)/h = 0.002928751 kJ/s
- 100 Btu(th)/h = 0.02928751 kJ/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Kilojoule/second
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to kJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.0002928751 kJ/s = 0.0043931265 kJ/s
Btu (Th)/hour to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/hour | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/h | 0.0002928751 kJ/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/h | 0.0005857502 kJ/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/h | 0.0008786253 kJ/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/h | 0.0014643755 kJ/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/h | 0.002928751 kJ/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/h | 0.005857502 kJ/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/h | 0.014643755 kJ/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/h | 0.02928751 kJ/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/h | 0.14643755 kJ/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/h | 0.2928751 kJ/s |
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
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 (th)/hour in kilojoule/second?
1 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h) = 0.0002928751 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/hour to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/hour value by 0.0002928751. For example, 25 Btu(th)/h × 0.0002928751 = 0.0073218775 kJ/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/hour in kilojoule/second?
10 Btu(th)/h = 0.002928751 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/hour or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/h equals only 0.0002928751 kJ/s.