Convert Btu (th)/minute to femtojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s], or Convert femtojoule/second to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Femtojoule/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 1.75725e+16 fJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to fJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 1.75725e+16 fJ/s = 2.635875e+17 fJ/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Femtojoule/second Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/minute
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.
Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.