About BTUIT/hr to kW Conversion

What is BTUIT/hr and kW?

BTUIT/hr (British Thermal Units IT per hour) and kW (Kilowatt) are both units used to measure power, particularly in the context of energy and heat transfer.

• BTUIT/hr (British Thermal Units IT per hour): A unit of power commonly used in heating, cooling, and energy systems, especially in the United States. It represents the amount of heat energy transferred in one hour.
• kW (Kilowatt): The standard unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts and is commonly used to measure electrical power, motor power, and the rate of energy transfer.

Formula for BTUIT/hr to kW Conversion

The formula to convert BTUIT/hr to kW is:

\[kW = BTUIT/hr \times 0.00029307107\]

Where:

• \(kW\) is the power in kilowatts
• \(BTUIT/hr\) is the power in British Thermal Units IT per hour
• \(0.00029307107\) is the conversion factor

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the power in BTUIT/hr.
2. Multiply the BTUIT/hr value by 0.00029307107.
3. The result is the equivalent power in kW.

Example

Let's convert 10,000 BTUIT/hr to kW:

1. Given: BTUIT/hr = 10,000
2. Apply the formula: \(kW = 10,000 \times 0.00029307107\)
3. Calculate: \(kW = 2.9307107\)
4. Rounding to 2 decimal places: \(kW \approx 2.93\)

Visual representation:

Therefore, 10,000 BTUIT/hr is equivalent to approximately 2.93 kW.