Convert hectowatt to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 hW = 0.000341214163513308 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 hW to MBtu/h:
15 hW = 15 × 0.000341214163513308 MBtu/h = 0.00511821245269961 MBtu/h
Hectowatt to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
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.