Convert microwatt to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Btu (It)/second
1 µW = 9.47817122667013e-10 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 µW to Btu/s:
15 µW = 15 × 9.47817122667013e-10 Btu/s = 1.42172568400052e-08 Btu/s
Microwatt to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
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.