Convert Btu (IT)/minute to volt ampere
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to volt ampere [V*A], or Convert volt ampere to Btu (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Volt Ampere
1 Btu/min = 17.5842642 V*A
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to V*A:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 17.5842642 V*A = 263.763963 V*A
Btu (It)/minute to Volt Ampere Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Volt Ampere
Volt ampere (V·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, representing the product of voltage and current without considering power factor.
History/Origin
The volt ampere was established as a unit of apparent power with the development of electrical engineering, particularly as a measure in alternating current (AC) systems. It is derived from the SI units volt (V) and ampere (A).
Current Use
Volt ampere is used to quantify apparent power in AC electrical systems, especially in the context of transformers, generators, and power supplies, to assess capacity and performance.