Convert kilojoule/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/second [kJ/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilojoule/second.
1 kJ/s = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h. To convert kilojoule/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 3414.42478381; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 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 = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kJ/s
- 10 kJ/s = 34144.2478381 Btu(th)/h
- 100 kJ/s = 341442.478381 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Kilojoule/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 kJ/s = 3414.42478380716 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 kJ/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 kJ/s = 15 × 3414.42478380716 Btu(th)/h = 51216.3717571074 Btu(th)/h
Kilojoule/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| kilojoule/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ/s | 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 kJ/s | 6828.84956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 kJ/s | 10243.2743514 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 kJ/s | 17072.123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 kJ/s | 34144.2478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 kJ/s | 68288.4956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 kJ/s | 170721.23919 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 kJ/s | 341442.478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 kJ/s | 1707212.3919 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 kJ/s | 3414424.78381 Btu(th)/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 (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 kilojoule/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 kilojoule/second (kJ/s) = 3414.42478381 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert kilojoule/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the kilojoule/second value by 3414.42478381. For example, 25 kJ/s × 3414.42478381 = 85360.6195952 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 kilojoule/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 kJ/s = 34144.2478381 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 kJ/s = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h.