Convert centiwatt to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to centiwatt.
How to Convert Centiwatt to Btu (Th)/minute
1 cW = 0.000569070991606203 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 cW to Btu(th)/min:
15 cW = 15 × 0.000569070991606203 Btu(th)/min = 0.00853606487409304 Btu(th)/min
Centiwatt to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.