Convert microwatt to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Btu (Th)/minute
1 µW = 5.69070991606203e-08 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 µW to Btu(th)/min:
15 µW = 15 × 5.69070991606203e-08 Btu(th)/min = 8.53606487409304e-07 Btu(th)/min
Microwatt to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.