Convert Btu (IT) to gigaton

Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to Btu (IT).




How to Convert Btu (It) to Gigaton

1 Btu (IT) = 2.52164400095602e-16 Gton

Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to Gton:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 Γ— 2.52164400095602e-16 Gton = 3.78246600143403e-15 Gton


Btu (It) to Gigaton Conversion Table

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Btu (It)

The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.

History/Origin

The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.

Current Use

The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.


Gigaton

A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.

History/Origin

The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.

Current Use

Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.



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