Convert megawatt to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert megawatt [MW] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to megawatt.
How to Convert Megawatt to Btu (Th)/minute
1 MW = 56907.0991606203 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 MW to Btu(th)/min:
15 MW = 15 × 56907.0991606203 Btu(th)/min = 853606.487409304 Btu(th)/min
Megawatt to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
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.