Convert Btu (th)/minute to hectowatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to hectowatt [hW], or Convert hectowatt to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Hectowatt
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.175725 hW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to hW:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.175725 hW = 2.635875 hW
Btu (Th)/minute to Hectowatt Conversion Table
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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.
Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.