Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Kilowatt
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to kW:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.0002928751 kW = 0.0043931265 kW
Btu (Th)/hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
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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.
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.