Convert hectowatt to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hW = 5.69070991606203 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hW to Btu(th)/min:
15 hW = 15 × 5.69070991606203 Btu(th)/min = 85.3606487409304 Btu(th)/min
Hectowatt to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
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.