Convert gigawatt to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Btu (It)/second
1 GW = 947817.122667013 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 GW to Btu/s:
15 GW = 15 × 947817.122667013 Btu/s = 14217256.8400052 Btu/s
Gigawatt to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| gigawatt | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|
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 (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.