Convert hectojoule/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to hectojoule/second.
How to Convert Hectojoule/second to Btu (It)/second
1 hJ/s = 0.0947817122667013 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hJ/s to Btu/s:
15 hJ/s = 15 × 0.0947817122667013 Btu/s = 1.42172568400052 Btu/s
Hectojoule/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Hectojoule/second
Hectojoule per second (hJ/s) is a unit of power representing one hundred joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The unit hJ/s is derived from the SI unit joule (J) and the metric prefix hecto- (h), used to express larger quantities of energy transfer rate, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts. It has been used as an alternative to watts in certain fields, though watts are more standard.
Current Use
Hectojoule per second is occasionally used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify power, especially in contexts where larger energy transfer rates are involved. However, the watt (W) remains the standard SI unit for power, and hJ/s is less common in everyday use.
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.