Convert Btu (th)/second to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435 kJ/s. To convert Btu (th)/second to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 1.05435; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/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(th)/s = 1.05435 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 10.5435 kJ/s
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 105.435 kJ/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Kilojoule/second
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to kJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.05435 kJ/s = 15.81525 kJ/s
Btu (Th)/second to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435 kJ/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.1087 kJ/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 3.16305 kJ/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 5.27175 kJ/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 10.5435 kJ/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 21.087 kJ/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 52.7175 kJ/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 105.435 kJ/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 527.175 kJ/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1054.35 kJ/s |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
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)/second in kilojoule/second?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.05435 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.05435. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.05435 = 26.35875 kJ/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in kilojoule/second?
10 Btu(th)/s = 10.5435 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the kilojoule/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435 kJ/s.