Milliwatt to BTU per Second Converter
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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 Second (BTU/s)
Definition
BTU per second (BTU/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per second. It's used in thermal engineering and HVAC applications, particularly in imperial unit systems.
History
BTU per second developed with the British Thermal Unit system and became important in thermal engineering and HVAC applications. It provided a power unit consistent with BTU energy measurements, particularly useful in heating and cooling system design.
Current Use
BTU per second is used in HVAC engineering, thermal system design, and heating/cooling applications. It's standard in imperial unit thermal calculations, boiler specifications, and air conditioning system ratings.
Conversion Table
Milliwatt(mW) | BTU per Second(BTU/s) |
---|---|
1 | 9.47817e-7 |
2 | 0.00000189563 |
3 | 0.00000284345 |
4 | 0.00000379127 |
5 | 0.00000473909 |
6 | 0.0000056869 |
7 | 0.00000663472 |
8 | 0.00000758254 |
9 | 0.00000853035 |
10 | 0.00000947817 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Milliwatt to BTU per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 9.47817e-7 BTU/s
- Conversion Formula: BTU/s = mW ÷ 1.05506e+6
- Calculation: 1 mW ÷ 1.05506e+6 = 9.47817e-7 BTU/s
Convert 10 Milliwatt to BTU per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 9.47817e-7 BTU/s
- Conversion Formula: BTU/s = mW ÷ 1.05506e+6
- Calculation: 10 mW ÷ 1.05506e+6 = 0.00000947817 BTU/s
Convert 100 Milliwatt to BTU per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 9.47817e-7 BTU/s
- Conversion Formula: BTU/s = mW ÷ 1.05506e+6
- Calculation: 100 mW ÷ 1.05506e+6 = 0.0000947817 BTU/s
Convert 1,000 Milliwatt to BTU per Second
- Conversion Factor: 1 mW = 9.47817e-7 BTU/s
- Conversion Formula: BTU/s = mW ÷ 1.05506e+6
- Calculation: 1,000 mW ÷ 1.05506e+6 = 0.000947817 BTU/s