Convert ounce-force inch to mega Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to mega Btu (IT) [MBtu (IT)], or Convert mega Btu (IT) to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Mega Btu (It)
1 ozf*in = 6.6930579859485e-12 MBtu (IT)
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to MBtu (IT):
15 ozf*in = 15 × 6.6930579859485e-12 MBtu (IT) = 1.00395869789228e-10 MBtu (IT)
Ounce-Force Inch to Mega Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Ounce-Force Inch
Ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one ounce-force applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The ounce-force inch originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure torque. It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.
Current Use
Today, ounce-force inch is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as small-scale mechanical and automotive applications, where imperial units are still prevalent. It is considered a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific and international standards.
Mega Btu (It)
A mega Btu (MBtu) is a unit of energy equal to one million British thermal units, used primarily in the energy industry to measure large quantities of heat energy.
History/Origin
The mega Btu originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy. It became standardized in the energy sector to quantify large-scale energy quantities, especially in the oil, gas, and power industries, to facilitate easier measurement and comparison.
Current Use
Today, the MBtu is used mainly in the energy sector for billing, reporting, and analyzing large energy consumption or production, particularly in contexts such as natural gas, heating, and power generation.