BTU (British Thermal Unit) and watts are both units of power measurement, commonly used in heating, cooling, and electrical applications. BTU measures the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, whereas watts measure power in terms of energy transfer per second.
For those dealing with HVAC systems, heaters, air conditioners, or even industrial machinery, understanding the conversion between BTU and watts is essential.
The formula to convert BTU to watts is straightforward:
1 BTU/hr = 0.29307107 watts
For practical use, the simplified version of the formula is:
1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.2931 watts
To convert BTU to watts, simply multiply the BTU value by 0.2931.
If you want to convert watts back to BTU/hr, use the reverse formula:
1 watt = 3.412141633 BTU/hr
For a quick approximation, multiply watts by 3.412.
Using the conversion factor: 1 BTU ≈ 0.29307107 watts So, 1 BTU is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts.
To convert kilowatts (kW) to BTU, you can use the conversion factor: 1 kW ≈ 3412.14163 BTU/hr So, 1 kW is approximately equal to 3412.14163 BTU/hr.
The cooling capacity of air conditioners is often measured in BTU/hr. A ton in the context of air conditioning refers to the cooling capacity, specifically 1 ton is equal to 12,000 BTU/hr. So, a 1-ton AC unit has a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/hr.
To convert BTU/hr to watts, you can use the conversion factor: 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.29307107 watts So, a 1-ton AC unit with a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/hr is approximately equal to: 12,000 BTU/hr * 0.29307107 watts/BTU/hr ≈ 3516.85284 watts Therefore, a 1-ton AC unit has a cooling capacity of approximately 3516.85284 watts.
To convert air conditioner (AC) cooling capacity from BTU/hr to watts, you can use the conversion factor: 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.29307107 watts Simply multiply the BTU/hr value by 0.29307107 to get the equivalent cooling capacity in watts.