Convert Btu (th)/minute to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 175725000 erg/s. To convert Btu (th)/minute to erg/second, multiply the value by 175725000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 5.69070991606e-09 Btu(th)/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(th)/min = 175725000 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 5.69070991606e-09 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 1757250000 erg/s
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 17572500000 erg/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Erg/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 175725000 erg/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to erg/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 175725000 erg/s = 2635875000 erg/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Erg/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 175725000 erg/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 351450000 erg/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 527175000 erg/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 878625000 erg/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 1757250000 erg/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 3514500000 erg/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 8786250000 erg/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 17572500000 erg/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 87862500000 erg/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 175725000000 erg/s |
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
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 (th)/minute in erg/second?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 175725000 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to erg/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 175725000. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 175725000 = 4393125000 erg/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in erg/second?
10 Btu(th)/min = 1757250000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the erg/second?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min = 175725000 erg/s.