Convert erg/second to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to erg/second.
How to Convert Erg/second to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 erg/s = 3.41214163513308e-13 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 erg/s to MBtu/h:
15 erg/s = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-13 MBtu/h = 5.11821245269961e-12 MBtu/h
Erg/second to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.