BTU per Hour to Centiwatt Converter
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Unit Description
BTU per Hour (BTU/hr)
Definition
BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per hour. It's widely used in HVAC applications and provides a practical scale for heating and cooling system ratings.
History
BTU per hour became the standard power unit for HVAC systems and thermal equipment. It provided an appropriate scale for heating and cooling applications, becoming universally adopted in the HVAC industry and building energy systems.
Current Use
BTU per hour is extensively used in HVAC systems, heating and cooling equipment ratings, building energy calculations, and thermal system specifications. It's standard for furnace ratings, air conditioner capacity, and building thermal load calculations.
Centiwatt (cW)
Definition
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt (0.01 W). It represents extremely small power levels found in ultra-low-power electronics, precision sensors, and specialized instruments.
History
The centiwatt developed with the need for precise power measurements in advanced electronics and scientific instruments. It became important for describing power consumption in ultra-low-power devices and precision measurement systems.
Current Use
Centiwatts are used in ultra-low-power electronics, precision sensors, and specialized scientific instruments. They're essential for describing power consumption in advanced sensors, precision circuits, and ultra-low-power electronic systems.
Conversion Table
BTU per Hour(BTU/hr) | Centiwatt(cW) |
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1 | 29.3071 |
2 | 58.6142 |
3 | 87.9213 |
4 | 117.228 |
5 | 146.536 |
6 | 175.843 |
7 | 205.15 |
8 | 234.457 |
9 | 263.764 |
10 | 293.071 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 BTU per Hour to Centiwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 29.3071 cW
- Conversion Formula: cW = BTU/hr × 29.3071
- Calculation: 1 BTU/hr × 29.3071 = 29.3071 cW
Convert 10 BTU per Hour to Centiwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 29.3071 cW
- Conversion Formula: cW = BTU/hr × 29.3071
- Calculation: 10 BTU/hr × 29.3071 = 293.071 cW
Convert 100 BTU per Hour to Centiwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 29.3071 cW
- Conversion Formula: cW = BTU/hr × 29.3071
- Calculation: 100 BTU/hr × 29.3071 = 2,930.71 cW
Convert 1,000 BTU per Hour to Centiwatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/hr = 29.3071 cW
- Conversion Formula: cW = BTU/hr × 29.3071
- Calculation: 1,000 BTU/hr × 29.3071 = 29,307.1 cW