Convert gigawatt to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Btu (Th)/second
1 GW = 948451.652677005 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 GW to Btu(th)/s:
15 GW = 15 × 948451.652677005 Btu(th)/s = 14226774.7901551 Btu(th)/s
Gigawatt to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Btu (Th)/second
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.