Convert mega Btu (IT) to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert mega Btu (IT) [MBtu (IT)] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to mega Btu (IT).
How to Convert Mega Btu (It) to Kilowatt-Second
1 MBtu (IT) = 1055055.85262 kW*s
Example: convert 15 MBtu (IT) to kW*s:
15 MBtu (IT) = 15 × 1055055.85262 kW*s = 15825837.7893 kW*s
Mega Btu (It) to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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Mega Btu (It)
A mega Btu (MBtu) is a unit of energy equal to one million British thermal units, used primarily in the energy industry to measure large quantities of heat energy.
History/Origin
The mega Btu originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy. It became standardized in the energy sector to quantify large-scale energy quantities, especially in the oil, gas, and power industries, to facilitate easier measurement and comparison.
Current Use
Today, the MBtu is used mainly in the energy sector for billing, reporting, and analyzing large energy consumption or production, particularly in contexts such as natural gas, heating, and power generation.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.