About BTU/hr to Watts Conversion

What is BTU/hr and Watts?

BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour) and Watts are both units used to measure power, particularly in the context of heating, cooling, and energy consumption.

• BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour): A unit of power commonly used in the heating and cooling industry, especially in North America. It represents the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit in one hour.
• Watts: The standard unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the rate at which energy is transferred or consumed.

Formula for BTU/hr to Watts Conversion

The formula to convert BTU/hr to Watts is:

\[Watts = BTU/hr \times 0.29307107\]

Where:

• \(Watts\) is the power in watts
• \(BTU/hr\) is the power in British Thermal Units per hour
• \(0.29307107\) is the conversion factor

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the power in BTU/hr.
2. Multiply the BTU/hr value by 0.29307107.
3. The result is the equivalent power in Watts.

Example

Let's convert 1000 BTU/hr to Watts:

1. Given: BTU/hr = 1000
2. Apply the formula: \(Watts = 1000 \times 0.29307107\)
3. Calculate: \(Watts = 293.07107\)
4. Rounding to 2 decimal places: \(Watts \approx 293.07\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 1000 BTU/hr is equivalent to approximately 293.07 Watts.