The formula to convert BTU to Watts (W) is:
\[ W = \text{BTU} \times 0.29307107 \]
Where:
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) and a watt (W) are two different units of measurement for energy. A BTU is a unit of heat energy in the Imperial system commonly used in the United States, particularly in heating and cooling systems. It represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. On the other hand, a watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) and it measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer. It is defined as one joule per second.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to convert BTU to Watts:
\[ W = 500 \times 0.29307107 = 146.54 \, \text{W} \]
This means that 500 BTU is equivalent to 146.54 Watts.
