BTU/h

What is a BTU per hour?

BTU per hour is a unit used in power conversions and practical measurement work.

BTU per hour is a unit used in power conversions and practical measurement work.

BTU per hour became established as a practical power unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.

Measurement system: SI, customary and industry-specific power measurement. SI equivalent: 1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W.

BTU per hour facts

Unit name
BTU per hour
Symbol
BTU/h
Category
Power
Measurement system
SI, customary and industry-specific power measurement
SI equivalent
1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W
Common uses
Appliances, cooling equipment, engines and energy systems

Definition of the btu per hour

BTU per hour is a unit used in power conversions and practical measurement work.

Measurement system and SI relationship

SI, customary and industry-specific power measurement

SI equivalent: 1 BTU/h = 0.29307107 W

History of the btu per hour

BTU per hour became established as a practical power unit in technical, commercial or scientific use.

Where is the btu per hour used?

Appliances, cooling equipment, engines and energy systems

BTU per hour conversion tools

Sources

The definitions and conversion relationships on this page are aligned with standard metrology and SI reference material.

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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