Convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt (BTU/s to GW)

What is a BTU per Second?

The BTU per Second is a unit of power representing the transfer of one British Thermal Unit of energy per second.

What is a Gigawatt?

The Gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts. It is used to measure the capacity of large power grids.

How to Convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt

To convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt, divide the BTU per Second value by 947817.

GW = BTU/s ÷ 947817

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from BTU per Second to Gigawatt is:

GW = BTU/s ÷ 947817

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 BTU/s) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Gigawatt.

BTU per Second to Gigawatt Conversion Table

BTU per Second (BTU/s)	Gigawatt (GW)
1	0.00000105506 GW
5	0.00000527528 GW
10	0.0000105506 GW
25	0.0000263764 GW
50	0.0000527528 GW
100	0.000105506 GW
500	0.000527528 GW
1000	0.00105506 GW

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigawatt are in a BTU per Second?

There are 0.00000105506 Gigawatt in 1 BTU per Second.

What is the difference between BTU per Second and Gigawatt?

BTU per Second and Gigawatt are both units used to measure power. The BTU per Second is smaller than the Gigawatt.

How do I convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt?

To convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt, divide the BTU per Second value by 947817. For example, to find out how many Gigawatt there are in a specific number of BTU per Second, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of BTU per Second and Gigawatt?

BTU per Second and Gigawatt are commonly used in power measurements. BTU per Second is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Gigawatt.

Convert BTU per Second to Gigawatt