Convert centiwatt to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to centiwatt.
How to Convert Centiwatt to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 cW = 3.41214163513308e-08 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 cW to MBtu/h:
15 cW = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-08 MBtu/h = 5.11821245269961e-07 MBtu/h
Centiwatt to Mbtu (It)/hour 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.
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.