Convert megajoule/second to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert megajoule/second [MJ/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to megajoule/second.
How to Convert Megajoule/second to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 MJ/s = 3.41214163513308 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 MJ/s to MBtu/h:
15 MJ/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308 MBtu/h = 51.1821245269961 MBtu/h
Megajoule/second to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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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.
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.