The formula to calculate the equivalent power in BTU is:
\[ BTU = Watts \cdot 3.412142 \]
Where:
Watts to BTU (British Thermal Units) is a conversion factor used in the field of energy measurement. A watt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) and it measures the rate of energy conversion or transfer. On the other hand, a British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The conversion factor is used to convert the power output of devices from watts to BTUs per hour. The standard conversion factor is that 1 watt is equivalent to approximately 3.412142 BTUs per hour. This conversion is commonly used in various fields such as heating and cooling systems, power plants, and appliances.
Consider an example where:
Using the formula to calculate the equivalent power in BTU:
\[ BTU = 1000 \cdot 3.412142 = 3412.14 \text{ BTU} \]
This means that the equivalent power for this example is approximately 3412.14 BTU.