Convert kilowatt to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to kilowatt.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Btu (It)/hour
1 kW = 3412.14163513308 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 kW to Btu/h:
15 kW = 15 × 3412.14163513308 Btu/h = 51182.1245269961 Btu/h
Kilowatt to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.