Convert BTU per Hour to Gigawatt
Enter the number of btu per hour that you want to convert to gigawatts.
How to Convert BTU per Hour to Gigawatts
The btu per hour and gigawatt are both units of power. 1 gigawatt equals 3412141635.1 btu per hour. This means to convert btu per hour to gigawatts, you divide by 3412141635.1.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU/h to gigawatts:
We need to convert btu per hour to gigawatts
Since 1 GW = 3412141635.1 BTU/h, divide by 3412141635.1
5 ÷ 3412141635.1 = 1.46535535e-9
5 BTU/h = 1.46535535e-9 GW
BTU per Hour to Gigawatt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common btu per hour to gigawatt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/h | 2.9307107e-11 GW |
| 0.5 BTU/h | 1.46535535e-10 GW |
| 1 BTU/h | 2.9307107e-10 GW |
| 2 BTU/h | 5.8614214e-10 GW |
| 5 BTU/h | 1.46535535e-9 GW |
| 10 BTU/h | 2.9307107e-9 GW |
| 25 BTU/h | 7.32677675e-9 GW |
| 50 BTU/h | 1.46535535e-8 GW |
| 100 BTU/h | 2.9307107e-8 GW |
About These Units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour (BTU/h or BTUH) measures heating and cooling capacity. Air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (window unit: 5,000-12,000 BTU/h, central AC: 24,000-60,000 BTU/h). Furnaces range from 40,000-200,000 BTU/h. One BTU/h equals 0.293 watts.
Gigawatt (GW)
A gigawatt (GW) equals 1,000 megawatts or 1 billion watts. Gigawatts measure national electricity capacity, large power grids, and total generating capacity. US peak electricity demand is about 700 GW. Famous from "Back to the Future": 1.21 gigawatts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu per hour to gigawatts?
To convert btu per hour to gigawatts, divide the value by 3412141635.1. For example, 10 BTU/h = 2.9307107e-9 GW.
How many gigawatts are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 2.9307107e-10 gigawatts.
What is the formula for btu per hour to gigawatts?
The formula is: GW = BTU/h ÷ 3412141635.1.