Convert Btu (th)/second to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.0543e-12 PW. To convert Btu (th)/second to petawatt, multiply the value by 1.0543e-12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 PW = 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 = 1.0543e-12 PW
- 1 PW = 948451652677 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 1.0543e-11 PW
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 1.0543e-10 PW
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Petawatt
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-12 PW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to PW:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.05435e-12 PW = 1.581525e-11 PW
Btu (Th)/second to Petawatt Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | petawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.0543e-12 PW |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.1087e-12 PW |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 3.1630e-12 PW |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 5.2717e-12 PW |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 1.0543e-11 PW |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 2.1087e-11 PW |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 5.2717e-11 PW |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 1.0543e-10 PW |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 5.2717e-10 PW |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435e-09 PW |
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.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in petawatt?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.0543e-12 petawatt (PW).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to petawatt?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.0543e-12. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.0543e-12 = 2.6359e-11 PW.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in petawatt?
10 Btu(th)/s = 1.0543e-11 PW.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the petawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s equals only 1.0543e-12 PW.