Convert Btu (th)/second to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-09 TJ/s. To convert Btu (th)/second to terajoule/second, multiply the value by 1.05435e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TJ/s = 948451652.677 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 = 1.05435e-09 TJ/s
- 1 TJ/s = 948451652.677 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-08 TJ/s
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-07 TJ/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Terajoule/second
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-09 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to TJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.05435e-09 TJ/s = 1.581525e-08 TJ/s
Btu (Th)/second to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | terajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435e-09 TJ/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.1087e-09 TJ/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 3.16305e-09 TJ/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 5.27175e-09 TJ/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435e-08 TJ/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 2.1087e-08 TJ/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 5.27175e-08 TJ/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435e-07 TJ/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 5.27175e-07 TJ/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1.05435e-06 TJ/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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in terajoule/second?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.05435e-09 terajoule/second (TJ/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to terajoule/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.05435e-09. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.05435e-09 = 2.635875e-08 TJ/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in terajoule/second?
10 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435e-08 TJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the terajoule/second?
The terajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s equals only 1.05435e-09 TJ/s.