Convert kilowatt to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to kilowatt.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Btu (It)/second
1 kW = 0.947817122667013 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 kW to Btu/s:
15 kW = 15 × 0.947817122667013 Btu/s = 14.2172568400052 Btu/s
Kilowatt to Btu (It)/second 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)/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.