Convert nanowatt to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 nW = 3.41214163513308e-15 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 nW to MBtu/h:
15 nW = 15 × 3.41214163513308e-15 MBtu/h = 5.11821245269961e-14 MBtu/h
Nanowatt to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
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.