Convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 5.68690272522e-09 Btu/min. To convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 5.68690272522e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 175842642 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 = 5.68690272522e-09 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 175842642 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 5.68690272522e-08 Btu/min
- 100 erg/s = 5.68690272522e-07 Btu/min
How to Convert Erg/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 erg/s = 5.68690272522179e-09 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 erg/s to Btu/min:
15 erg/s = 15 × 5.68690272522179e-09 Btu/min = 8.53035408783269e-08 Btu/min
Erg/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| erg/second | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 5.68690272522e-09 Btu/min |
| 2 erg/s | 1.13738054504e-08 Btu/min |
| 3 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-08 Btu/min |
| 5 erg/s | 2.84345136261e-08 Btu/min |
| 10 erg/s | 5.68690272522e-08 Btu/min |
| 20 erg/s | 1.13738054504e-07 Btu/min |
| 50 erg/s | 2.84345136261e-07 Btu/min |
| 100 erg/s | 5.68690272522e-07 Btu/min |
| 500 erg/s | 2.84345136261e-06 Btu/min |
| 1000 erg/s | 5.68690272522e-06 Btu/min |
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)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 5.68690272522e-09 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the erg/second value by 5.68690272522e-09. For example, 25 erg/s × 5.68690272522e-09 = 1.42172568131e-07 Btu/min.
What is 10 erg/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 erg/s = 5.68690272522e-08 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 5.68690272522e-09 Btu/min.