Convert volt ampere to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert volt ampere [V*A] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to volt ampere.
How to Convert Volt Ampere to Btu (It)/hour
1 V*A = 3.41214163513308 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 V*A to Btu/h:
15 V*A = 15 × 3.41214163513308 Btu/h = 51.1821245269961 Btu/h
Volt Ampere to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Volt Ampere
Volt ampere (V·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, representing the product of voltage and current without considering power factor.
History/Origin
The volt ampere was established as a unit of apparent power with the development of electrical engineering, particularly as a measure in alternating current (AC) systems. It is derived from the SI units volt (V) and ampere (A).
Current Use
Volt ampere is used to quantify apparent power in AC electrical systems, especially in the context of transformers, generators, and power supplies, to assess capacity and performance.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.