Convert watt to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to watt.
1 W = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h. To convert watt to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 3.41442478381; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.2928751 W). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 W = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.2928751 W
- 10 W = 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h
- 100 W = 341.442478381 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Watt to Btu (Th)/hour
1 W = 3.41442478380716 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 W to Btu(th)/h:
15 W = 15 × 3.41442478380716 Btu(th)/h = 51.2163717571074 Btu(th)/h
Watt to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| watt | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 W | 6.82884956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 W | 10.2432743514 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 W | 17.072123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 W | 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 W | 68.2884956761 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 W | 170.72123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 W | 341.442478381 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 W | 1707.2123919 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 W | 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h |
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
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 watt in Btu (th)/hour?
1 watt (W) = 3.41442478381 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert watt to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the watt value by 3.41442478381. For example, 25 W × 3.41442478381 = 85.3606195952 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 watt in Btu (th)/hour?
10 W = 34.1442478381 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the watt or the Btu (th)/hour?
The watt is the larger unit: 1 W = 3.41442478381 Btu(th)/h.