Convert dekajoule/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to dekajoule/second.
How to Convert Dekajoule/second to Btu (It)/second
1 daJ/s = 0.00947817122667013 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 daJ/s to Btu/s:
15 daJ/s = 15 × 0.00947817122667013 Btu/s = 0.142172568400052 Btu/s
Dekajoule/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.