Convert joule/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to joule/second.
1 J/s = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h. To convert joule/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 3.41442478381; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.2928751 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 = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.2928751 J/s
- 10 J/s = 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h
- 100 J/s = 341.442478381 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Joule/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 J/s = 3.41442478380716 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 J/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 J/s = 15 × 3.41442478380716 Btu(th)/h = 51.2163717571074 Btu(th)/h
Joule/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| joule/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 J/s | 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 J/s | 6.82884956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 J/s | 10.2432743514 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 J/s | 17.072123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 J/s | 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 J/s | 68.2884956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 J/s | 170.72123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 J/s | 341.442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 J/s | 1707.2123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 J/s | 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 joule/second (J/s) = 3.41442478381 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert joule/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the joule/second value by 3.41442478381. For example, 25 J/s × 3.41442478381 = 85.3606195952 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 joule/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 J/s = 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the joule/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The joule/second is the larger unit: 1 J/s = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h.