Convert megawatt to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert megawatt [MW] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to megawatt.
How to Convert Megawatt to Btu (It)/second
1 MW = 947.817122667013 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 MW to Btu/s:
15 MW = 15 × 947.817122667013 Btu/s = 14217.2568400052 Btu/s
Megawatt to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.