BTU per Minute to Kilowatt Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
BTU per Minute (BTU/min)
Definition
BTU per minute (BTU/min) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per minute. It provides an intermediate scale between BTU per second and BTU per hour for thermal power measurements.
History
BTU per minute developed as an intermediate unit for thermal power measurements, providing a convenient scale between the very large BTU per second and the smaller BTU per hour. It became useful for medium-scale thermal applications and equipment ratings.
Current Use
BTU per minute is used in thermal equipment specifications, heating and cooling system ratings, and medium-scale thermal applications. It's found in thermal equipment ratings, industrial heating systems, and applications requiring intermediate thermal power scales.
Kilowatt (kW)
Definition
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to one thousand watts (10³ W). It's one of the most commonly used power units, representing the power consumption of household appliances and small to medium electrical equipment.
History
The kilowatt became widely recognized with the expansion of electrical power to homes and businesses in the early 20th century. It provided a practical scale for household electricity consumption and became the standard unit for electrical billing and appliance ratings.
Current Use
Kilowatts are universally used for household appliance ratings, small motor specifications, residential solar installations, and electricity billing. They're standard for home electrical consumption, appliance energy labels, and small-scale power systems.
Conversion Table
BTU per Minute(BTU/min) | Kilowatt(kW) |
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1 | 0.0175843 |
2 | 0.0351685 |
3 | 0.0527528 |
4 | 0.0703371 |
5 | 0.0879213 |
6 | 0.105506 |
7 | 0.12309 |
8 | 0.140674 |
9 | 0.158258 |
10 | 0.175843 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 BTU per Minute to Kilowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/min = 0.0175843 kW
- Conversion Formula: kW = BTU/min ÷ 56.869
- Calculation: 1 BTU/min ÷ 56.869 = 0.0175843 kW
Convert 10 BTU per Minute to Kilowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/min = 0.0175843 kW
- Conversion Formula: kW = BTU/min ÷ 56.869
- Calculation: 10 BTU/min ÷ 56.869 = 0.175843 kW
Convert 100 BTU per Minute to Kilowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/min = 0.0175843 kW
- Conversion Formula: kW = BTU/min ÷ 56.869
- Calculation: 100 BTU/min ÷ 56.869 = 1.75843 kW
Convert 1,000 BTU per Minute to Kilowatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/min = 0.0175843 kW
- Conversion Formula: kW = BTU/min ÷ 56.869
- Calculation: 1,000 BTU/min ÷ 56.869 = 17.5843 kW