Convert femtojoule/second to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to femtojoule/second.
How to Convert Femtojoule/second to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 fJ/s = 3.41214163513308e-21 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 fJ/s to MBtu/h:
15 fJ/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-21 MBtu/h = 5.11821245269961e-20 MBtu/h
Femtojoule/second to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.