Convert MBH to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert MBH [MBH] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to MBH.
1 MBH = 2930710700 erg/s. To convert MBH to erg/second, multiply the value by 2930710700; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 3.4121e-10 MBH). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 MBH = 2930710700 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 3.4121e-10 MBH
- 10 MBH = 29307107000 erg/s
- 100 MBH = 293071070000 erg/s
How to Convert Mbh to Erg/second
1 MBH = 2930710700 erg/s
Example: convert 15 MBH to erg/s:
15 MBH = 15 × 2930710700 erg/s = 43960660500 erg/s
Mbh to Erg/second Conversion Table
| MBH | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 MBH | 2930710700 erg/s |
| 2 MBH | 5861421400 erg/s |
| 3 MBH | 8792132100 erg/s |
| 5 MBH | 14653553500 erg/s |
| 10 MBH | 29307107000 erg/s |
| 20 MBH | 58614214000 erg/s |
| 50 MBH | 146535535000 erg/s |
| 100 MBH | 293071070000 erg/s |
| 500 MBH | 1.4654e+12 erg/s |
| 1000 MBH | 2.9307e+12 erg/s |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 MBH in erg/second?
1 MBH (MBH) = 2930710700 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert MBH to erg/second?
Multiply the MBH value by 2930710700. For example, 25 MBH × 2930710700 = 73267767500 erg/s.
What is 10 MBH in erg/second?
10 MBH = 29307107000 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the MBH or the erg/second?
The MBH is the larger unit: 1 MBH = 2930710700 erg/s.