Convert Btu (IT)/second to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to Btu (IT)/second.
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Picojoule/second
1 Btu/s = 1.05505585e+15 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to pJ/s:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.05505585e+15 pJ/s = 1.582583775e+16 pJ/s
Btu (It)/second to Picojoule/second Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.