Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to MBtu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Mbtu (It)/hour to Picojoule/second
1 MBtu/h = 2.9307107e+17 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 MBtu/h to pJ/s:
15 MBtu/h = 15 × 2.9307107e+17 pJ/s = 4.39606605e+18 pJ/s
Mbtu (It)/hour to Picojoule/second Conversion Table
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Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.
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.