Convert kilojoule/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/second [kJ/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to kilojoule/second.
1 kJ/s = 3412.14163513 Btu/h. To convert kilojoule/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3412.14163513; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.00029307107 kJ/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 kJ/s = 3412.14163513 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.00029307107 kJ/s
- 10 kJ/s = 34121.4163513 Btu/h
- 100 kJ/s = 341214.163513 Btu/h
How to Convert Kilojoule/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 kJ/s = 3412.14163513308 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 kJ/s to Btu/h:
15 kJ/s = 15 × 3412.14163513308 Btu/h = 51182.1245269961 Btu/h
Kilojoule/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| kilojoule/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ/s | 3412.14163513 Btu/h |
| 2 kJ/s | 6824.28327027 Btu/h |
| 3 kJ/s | 10236.4249054 Btu/h |
| 5 kJ/s | 17060.7081757 Btu/h |
| 10 kJ/s | 34121.4163513 Btu/h |
| 20 kJ/s | 68242.8327027 Btu/h |
| 50 kJ/s | 170607.081757 Btu/h |
| 100 kJ/s | 341214.163513 Btu/h |
| 500 kJ/s | 1706070.81757 Btu/h |
| 1000 kJ/s | 3412141.63513 Btu/h |
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
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 kilojoule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 kilojoule/second (kJ/s) = 3412.14163513 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert kilojoule/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the kilojoule/second value by 3412.14163513. For example, 25 kJ/s × 3412.14163513 = 85303.5408783 Btu/h.
What is 10 kilojoule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 kJ/s = 34121.4163513 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 kJ/s = 3412.14163513 Btu/h.