Convert Btu (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Enter a value below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (IT)/hour to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 3597.591533 Btu/h. To convert Btu (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3597.591533; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.000277963740693 Btu(th)/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Btu (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Quick Reference
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 3597.591533 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.000277963740693 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 35975.91533 Btu/h
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 359759.1533 Btu/h
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 Btu(th)/s = 3597.59153300256 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to Btu/h:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 3597.59153300256 Btu/h = 53963.8729950384 Btu/h
Btu (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 3597.591533 Btu/h |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 7195.18306601 Btu/h |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 10792.774599 Btu/h |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 17987.957665 Btu/h |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 35975.91533 Btu/h |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 71951.8306601 Btu/h |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 179879.57665 Btu/h |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 359759.1533 Btu/h |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 1798795.7665 Btu/h |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 3597591.533 Btu/h |
Btu (Th)/second: Definition and Use
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Btu (It)/hour: Definition and Use
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Btu (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 3597.591533 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 3597.591533. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 3597.591533 = 89939.7883251 Btu/h.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 Btu(th)/s = 35975.91533 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 3597.591533 Btu/h.