Convert Btu (th)/minute to femtowatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to femtowatt [fW], or Convert femtowatt to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Femtowatt
1 Btu(th)/min = 1.75725e+16 fW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to fW:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 1.75725e+16 fW = 2.635875e+17 fW
Btu (Th)/minute to Femtowatt 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.
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.