Convert Btu (th)/minute to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Megajoule/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 1.75725e-05 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to MJ/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 1.75725e-05 MJ/s = 0.0002635875 MJ/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Megajoule/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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.