Convert gigawatt-hour to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Btu (It)
1 GW*h = 3412141641.60125 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 GW*h to Btu (IT):
15 GW*h = 15 × 3412141641.60125 Btu (IT) = 51182124624.0187 Btu (IT)
Gigawatt-Hour to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
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.