Convert Btu (th)/hour to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Megawatt
1 Btu(th)/h = 2.928751e-07 MW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to MW:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 2.928751e-07 MW = 4.3931265e-06 MW
Btu (Th)/hour to Megawatt Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.