Convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to joule/second.
1 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h. To convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3.41214163513; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.29307107 J/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 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.29307107 J/s
- 10 J/s = 34.1214163513 Btu/h
- 100 J/s = 341.214163513 Btu/h
How to Convert Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 J/s = 3.41214163513308 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 J/s to Btu/h:
15 J/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308 Btu/h = 51.1821245269961 Btu/h
Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| joule/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 J/s | 3.41214163513 Btu/h |
| 2 J/s | 6.82428327027 Btu/h |
| 3 J/s | 10.2364249054 Btu/h |
| 5 J/s | 17.0607081757 Btu/h |
| 10 J/s | 34.1214163513 Btu/h |
| 20 J/s | 68.2428327027 Btu/h |
| 50 J/s | 170.607081757 Btu/h |
| 100 J/s | 341.214163513 Btu/h |
| 500 J/s | 1706.07081757 Btu/h |
| 1000 J/s | 3412.14163513 Btu/h |
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
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 joule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 joule/second (J/s) = 3.41214163513 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the joule/second value by 3.41214163513. For example, 25 J/s × 3.41214163513 = 85.3035408783 Btu/h.
What is 10 joule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 J/s = 34.1214163513 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the joule/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The joule/second is the larger unit: 1 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h.