Convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-07 Btu/h. To convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3.41214163513e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 2930710.7 erg/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 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-07 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 2930710.7 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-06 Btu/h
- 100 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-05 Btu/h
How to Convert Erg/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 erg/s = 3.41214163513308e-07 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 erg/s to Btu/h:
15 erg/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-07 Btu/h = 5.11821245269961e-06 Btu/h
Erg/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| erg/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-07 Btu/h |
| 2 erg/s | 6.82428327027e-07 Btu/h |
| 3 erg/s | 1.02364249054e-06 Btu/h |
| 5 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-06 Btu/h |
| 10 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-06 Btu/h |
| 20 erg/s | 6.82428327027e-06 Btu/h |
| 50 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-05 Btu/h |
| 100 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-05 Btu/h |
| 500 erg/s | 0.000170607081757 Btu/h |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.000341214163513 Btu/h |
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.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 3.41214163513e-07 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the erg/second value by 3.41214163513e-07. For example, 25 erg/s × 3.41214163513e-07 = 8.53035408783e-06 Btu/h.
What is 10 erg/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-06 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 3.41214163513e-07 Btu/h.