Convert Btu (th)/minute to joule/second
Enter a value below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to joule/second [J/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert joule/second to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 17.5725 J/s. To convert Btu (th)/minute to joule/second, multiply the value by 17.5725; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 0.0569070991606 Btu(th)/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Btu (Th)/minute to Joule/second: Quick Reference
- 1 Btu(th)/min = 17.5725 J/s
- 1 J/s = 0.0569070991606 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 175.725 J/s
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 1757.25 J/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Joule/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 17.5725 J/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to J/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 17.5725 J/s = 263.5875 J/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Joule/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 17.5725 J/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 35.145 J/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 52.7175 J/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 87.8625 J/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 175.725 J/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 351.45 J/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 878.625 J/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 1757.25 J/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 8786.25 J/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 17572.5 J/s |
Btu (Th)/minute: Definition and Use
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.
Joule/second: Definition and Use
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Btu (Th)/minute to Joule/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/minute in joule/second?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 17.5725 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to joule/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 17.5725. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 17.5725 = 439.3125 J/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in joule/second?
10 Btu(th)/min = 175.725 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the joule/second?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min = 17.5725 J/s.