Power rate using BTU per hour.
BTU per hour to Hectowatts Converter — BTU/h to hW
Convert BTU per hour (BTU/h) to Hectowatt (hW) using the exact conversion factor (1 btu per hour = 0.0029307107 hectowatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
BTU per hour to Hectowatts converter
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Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Hectowatt is 100 watt units.
Result = input x 0.2930710702 / 100.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting BTU per hour to Hectowatts
BTU per hour and Hectowatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. Specifically: Power rate using BTU per hour, and hectowatt is 100 watt units.
Formula
hectowatts = btu per hour × 0.00293071070172
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 btu per hour equals 0.293071070172 base units, and 1 hectowatt equals 100 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct btu per hour-to-hectowatt factor of 0.00293071070172.
Simple example
1 BTU/h × 0.002930710702 = 0.0029307107 hW
1 btu per hour = 0.0029307107 hectowatts.
Real-world example
100 BTU/h × 0.002930710702 = 0.2930710702 hW
100 btu per hour = 0.2930710702 hectowatts.
Conversion table
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | Hectowatt (hW) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.0029307107 hW |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.029307107 hW |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.2930710702 hW |
| 500 BTU/h | 1.465355351 hW |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 2.930710702 hW |
| 5,000 BTU/h | 14.65355351 hW |
Reverse conversion: Hectowatt to BTU per hour
0.0029307107 hW × 341.2141633 = 0.9999999994 BTU/h
0.0029307107 hectowatts = 0.9999999994 btu per hour.
btu per hour = hectowatts × 341.214163313
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Hectowatt to BTU per hour.
Understanding the BTU per hour (BTU/h)
Power rate using BTU per hour.
Understanding the Hectowatt (hW)
Hectowatt is 100 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hectowatts are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 0.0029307107 hectowatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert btu per hour to hectowatt?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.002930710702. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert hectowatt back to btu per hour?
Use the reverse factor: 1 hectowatt equals 341.2141633 btu per hour. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a btu per hour?
BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power.
What is a hectowatt?
Hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power.
Is the btu per hour to hectowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both btu per hour and hectowatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.002930710702 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.