Power and Energy
BTU/mintoW
Convert British thermal units per minute (BTU/min) to watts (W).
Factor1 BTU/min = 17.58426 W
Converter
BTU/min
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
W
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
W = BTU/min × 17.58426
Multiply any value in British thermal units per minute by 17.58426 to obtain the value in watts.
Worked example
Convert 100 BTU/min to W.
- 01Start with 100 BTU/min.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 17.58426 = 1758.43 W.
Result100 BTU/min = 1758.43 W
Conversion table
| BTU/min | W |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17.584 |
| 2 | 35.169 |
| 5 | 87.921 |
| 10 | 175.84 |
| 20 | 351.69 |
| 50 | 879.21 |
| 100 | 1758.4 |
| 200 | 3516.9 |
| 500 | 8792.1 |
| 1000 | 17584 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from BTU/min to W?
1 BTU/min equals 17.58426 W. To convert, multiply the value in British thermal units per minute by 17.58426.
How do I convert 1 BTU/min to W?
1 BTU/min = 17.5843 W. For any value, multiply by 17.58426.
How do I convert W back to BTU/min?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.05686903. So 1 W = 0.056869 BTU/min.
When would I need to convert British thermal unit per minute to watt?
Power conversions are common when comparing motor ratings (often kW or hp), thermal duty (BTU/hr or kW), and utility consumption in mixed-unit projects.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).