Convert Btu (th)/minute to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Gigawatt
1 Btu(th)/min = 1.75725e-08 GW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to GW:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 1.75725e-08 GW = 2.635875e-07 GW
Btu (Th)/minute to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.