Convert erg/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to erg/second.
How to Convert Erg/second to Btu (It)/second
1 erg/s = 9.47817122667013e-11 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 erg/s to Btu/s:
15 erg/s = 15 × 9.47817122667013e-11 Btu/s = 1.42172568400052e-09 Btu/s
Erg/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
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.