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 is the usual rating for heaters and air conditioners in North America; 12,000 BTU/h equals one ton of refrigeration.

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 is the usual rating for heaters and air conditioners in North America; 12,000 BTU/h equals one ton of refrigeration.

Where is the btu per hour used?

Appliances, cooling equipment, engines and energy systems

BTU per hour conversion tools

Sources

  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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