Milliwatt to BTU per Minute Converter
Conversion Formula
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Unit Description
Milliwatt (mW)
Definition
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt (0.001 W). It represents very small amounts of power typically found in electronic devices, sensors, and low-power applications.
History
The milliwatt became important with the development of electronics and semiconductor technology. It provided an appropriate scale for describing the power consumption of transistors, integrated circuits, and electronic devices where power efficiency was crucial.
Current Use
Milliwatts are used in electronics for component power ratings, laser output specifications, radio frequency applications, and low-power device design. They're standard for electronic component specifications, sensor power consumption, and precision instruments.
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.
Conversion Table
Milliwatt(mW) | BTU per Minute(BTU/min) |
---|---|
1 | 0.000056869 |
2 | 0.000113738 |
3 | 0.000170607 |
4 | 0.000227476 |
5 | 0.000284345 |
6 | 0.000341214 |
7 | 0.000398083 |
8 | 0.000454952 |
9 | 0.000511821 |
10 | 0.00056869 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliwatt to BTU per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.000056869 BTU/min
- Conversion Formula: BTU/min = mW ÷ 17,584.3
- Calculation: 1 mW ÷ 17,584.3 = 0.000056869 BTU/min
Convert 10 Milliwatt to BTU per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.000056869 BTU/min
- Conversion Formula: BTU/min = mW ÷ 17,584.3
- Calculation: 10 mW ÷ 17,584.3 = 0.00056869 BTU/min
Convert 100 Milliwatt to BTU per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.000056869 BTU/min
- Conversion Formula: BTU/min = mW ÷ 17,584.3
- Calculation: 100 mW ÷ 17,584.3 = 0.0056869 BTU/min
Convert 1,000 Milliwatt to BTU per Minute
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 0.000056869 BTU/min
- Conversion Formula: BTU/min = mW ÷ 17,584.3
- Calculation: 1,000 mW ÷ 17,584.3 = 0.056869 BTU/min