Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to MBtu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Mbtu (It)/hour to Dekajoule/second
1 MBtu/h = 29307.107 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 MBtu/h to daJ/s:
15 MBtu/h = 15 × 29307.107 daJ/s = 439606.605 daJ/s
Mbtu (It)/hour to Dekajoule/second Conversion Table
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Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.