Convert nanowatt to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Btu (Th)/minute
1 nW = 5.69070991606203e-11 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 nW to Btu(th)/min:
15 nW = 15 × 5.69070991606203e-11 Btu(th)/min = 8.53606487409304e-10 Btu(th)/min
Nanowatt to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
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.