Convert Btu (th)/minute to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Picojoule/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 17572500000000 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to pJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 17572500000000 pJ/s = 263587500000000 pJ/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Picojoule/second Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.