Convert BTU per Hour to Megawatts
1 BTU per hour (BTU/h) equals 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ megawatts (MW).
1 BTU/h = 2.930710702e-7 MW
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How to Convert BTU per Hour to Megawatt
- 1 BTU/h = 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ MW
- 1 MW = 3412141.633 BTU/h
- Example: convert 15 BTU/h to MW: 15 BTU/h = 15 × 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ MW = 0.000004396066053 MW
Formula
MW = BTU/h × 2.930710701722 × 10⁻⁷
or MW = BTU/h ÷ 3412141.633128
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 BTU/h = 1055.05585262 J ÷ 3600 s = 0.29307107 W
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 BTU/h = 0.2930710701722 W ÷ 1000000 W per MW = 2.930710701722 × 10⁻⁷ MW
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. BTU per Hour definition: BTU per hour; Megawatt definition: megawatt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 9000 BTU/h converts to 0.002637639632 MW.
9000 BTU/h × 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.002637639632 MW - A value of 36000 BTU/h is 0.01055055853 MW.
36000 BTU/h × 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.01055055853 MW
BTU per Hour to Megawatt conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.0002930710702 MW |
| 3412 BTU/h | 0.0009999584914 MW |
| 5000 BTU/h | 0.001465355351 MW |
| 6000 BTU/h | 0.001758426421 MW |
| 8000 BTU/h | 0.002344568561 MW |
| 9000 BTU/h | 0.002637639632 MW |
| 10000 BTU/h | 0.002930710702 MW |
| 12000 BTU/h | 0.003516852842 MW |
| 18000 BTU/h | 0.005275279263 MW |
| 24000 BTU/h | 0.007033705684 MW |
| 36000 BTU/h | 0.01055055853 MW |
| 48000 BTU/h | 0.01406741137 MW |
| 60000 BTU/h | 0.01758426421 MW |
| 80000 BTU/h | 0.02344568561 MW |
| 100000 BTU/h | 0.02930710702 MW |
Where it's used
BTU per Hour are used for air-conditioner and heat-pump capacity (e.g. 12 000 BTU/h), while megawatts appear in wind turbines (2–15 MW). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
BTU per Hour to other power units
| Conversion | 1 BTU/h equals |
|---|---|
| BTU per hour to watt | 0.2930710702 W |
| BTU per hour to milliwatt | 293.0710702 mW |
| BTU per hour to kilowatt | 0.0002930710702 kW |
| BTU per hour to megawatt | 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ MW |
| BTU per hour to horsepower | 0.0003930147789 hp |
| BTU per hour to metric horsepower | 0.0003984657624 PS |
| BTU per hour to refrigeration ton | 0.00008333333333 TR |
| BTU per hour to kilocalorie per hour | 0.2519957611 kcal/h |
| BTU per hour to foot-pound per second | 0.2161581284 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 BTU per hour?
1 BTU/h = 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ MW.
How do I convert BTU per hour to megawatts?
Multiply the value in BTU/h by 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷, or divide it by 3412141.633. For example, 15 BTU/h × 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ = 0.000004396066053 MW.
Is the BTU/h to MW conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "British thermal unit_IT per hour".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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