BTU to BTU/hr Converter
Convert energy from BTUs to BTUs per hour (BTU/hr) by specifying the time period.
British Thermal Units (BTU) to BTU per Hour (BTU/hr) Conversion
To convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to BTU per hour (BTU/hr), you need to consider the time period over which the energy is used:
Conversion Formula
The formula becomes:
BTU/hr = BTU ÷ Time (hours)Where:
- BTU/hr = Power rate in British Thermal Units per hour
- BTU = Total energy in British Thermal Units
- Time = Duration in hours
British Thermal Units (BTU)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of heat energy. It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- Scientific Definition: The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- Real-world Example: The total energy needed to heat a room over a day.
- Common Usage: Measuring total heat energy in various applications.
BTU per Hour (BTU/hr)
BTU/hr represents the rate of energy transfer (power):
- Scientific Definition: The rate at which heat energy is transferred per hour.
- Real-world Example: An air conditioner rated at 12,000 BTU/hr can remove that much heat in one hour.
- Common Usage: Rating heating and cooling equipment capacity.
BTU to BTU/hr Conversion Table
| Energy (BTU) | Time (hours) | Power (BTU/hr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 BTU | 1 hr | 1000 BTU/hr |
| 1000 BTU | 2 hr | 500 BTU/hr |
| 1000 BTU | 4 hr | 250 BTU/hr |
| 12000 BTU | 1 hr | 12000 BTU/hr |
| 12000 BTU | 2 hr | 6000 BTU/hr |
| 24000 BTU | 1 hr | 24000 BTU/hr |
| 24000 BTU | 2 hr | 12000 BTU/hr |
| 36000 BTU | 1 hr | 36000 BTU/hr |
| 48000 BTU | 1 hr | 48000 BTU/hr |
| 60000 BTU | 1 hr | 60000 BTU/hr |
