Convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Enter a value below to convert joule/second [J/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]. Reverse conversion: Convert Btu (IT)/hour to joule/second.
1 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h. To convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3.41214163513; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.29307107 J/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour: Quick Reference
- 1 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.29307107 J/s
- 10 J/s = 34.1214163513 Btu/h
- 100 J/s = 341.214163513 Btu/h
How to Convert Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 J/s = 3.41214163513308 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 J/s to Btu/h:
15 J/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308 Btu/h = 51.1821245269961 Btu/h
Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| joule/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 J/s | 3.41214163513 Btu/h |
| 2 J/s | 6.82428327027 Btu/h |
| 3 J/s | 10.2364249054 Btu/h |
| 5 J/s | 17.0607081757 Btu/h |
| 10 J/s | 34.1214163513 Btu/h |
| 20 J/s | 68.2428327027 Btu/h |
| 50 J/s | 170.607081757 Btu/h |
| 100 J/s | 341.214163513 Btu/h |
| 500 J/s | 1706.07081757 Btu/h |
| 1000 J/s | 3412.14163513 Btu/h |
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 (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.
Joule/second to Btu (It)/hour: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 joule/second (J/s) = 3.41214163513 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert joule/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the joule/second value by 3.41214163513. For example, 25 J/s × 3.41214163513 = 85.3035408783 Btu/h.
What is 10 joule/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 J/s = 34.1214163513 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the joule/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The joule/second is the larger unit: 1 J/s = 3.41214163513 Btu/h.