Convert nanojoule/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule/second [nJ/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to nanojoule/second.
How to Convert Nanojoule/second to Btu (It)/second
1 nJ/s = 9.47817122667013e-13 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 nJ/s to Btu/s:
15 nJ/s = 15 × 9.47817122667013e-13 Btu/s = 1.42172568400052e-11 Btu/s
Nanojoule/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Nanojoule/second
A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.
History/Origin
The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.
Current Use
The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.
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.