Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to MBtu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Mbtu (It)/hour to Megawatt
1 MBtu/h = 0.29307107 MW
Example: convert 15 MBtu/h to MW:
15 MBtu/h = 15 × 0.29307107 MW = 4.39606605 MW
Mbtu (It)/hour to Megawatt Conversion Table
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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.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.