Convert erg/second to MBH
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to MBH [MBH], or Convert MBH to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 3.4121e-10 MBH. To convert erg/second to MBH, multiply the value by 3.4121e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MBH = 2930710700 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 = 3.4121e-10 MBH
- 1 MBH = 2930710700 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-09 MBH
- 100 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-08 MBH
How to Convert Erg/second to Mbh
1 erg/s = 3.41214163513308e-10 MBH
Example: convert 15 erg/s to MBH:
15 erg/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-10 MBH = 5.11821245269961e-09 MBH
Erg/second to Mbh Conversion Table
| erg/second | MBH |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 3.4121e-10 MBH |
| 2 erg/s | 6.8243e-10 MBH |
| 3 erg/s | 1.02364249054e-09 MBH |
| 5 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-09 MBH |
| 10 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-09 MBH |
| 20 erg/s | 6.82428327027e-09 MBH |
| 50 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-08 MBH |
| 100 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-08 MBH |
| 500 erg/s | 1.70607081757e-07 MBH |
| 1000 erg/s | 3.41214163513e-07 MBH |
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.
Mbh
MBH (Thousand British Thermal Units per Hour) is a unit of power used to measure the heat output of heating and cooling systems, equivalent to 1,000 BTU per hour.
History/Origin
The MBH unit originated in the HVAC industry as a practical way to quantify large heating and cooling capacities, especially in commercial applications, aligning with the British thermal unit (BTU) system used in the United States.
Current Use
Today, MBH is commonly used in the HVAC industry to specify the capacity of boilers, furnaces, and air conditioning units, facilitating standardized communication of heating and cooling power in commercial and industrial settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in MBH?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 3.4121e-10 MBH (MBH).
How do you convert erg/second to MBH?
Multiply the erg/second value by 3.4121e-10. For example, 25 erg/s × 3.4121e-10 = 8.53035408783e-09 MBH.
What is 10 erg/second in MBH?
10 erg/s = 3.41214163513e-09 MBH.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the MBH?
The MBH is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 3.4121e-10 MBH.