Convert kilowatt to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilowatt.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Btu (It)/minute
1 kW = 56.8690272522179 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 kW to Btu/min:
15 kW = 15 × 56.8690272522179 Btu/min = 853.035408783269 Btu/min
Kilowatt to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.