How do you convert units in thermodynamics?
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| Energy Unit Conversion | |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU (British thermal unit) | 1055 Joule |
| 1 calorie | 4.186 Joule |
| 1 kilowatt-hour | 3.6×106 Joule |
| 1 electron volt | 1.602×10−19 Joule |
What is the easiest way to memorize unit conversions?
This chart helps kids memorize the metric system units by the acronym “King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk.” Some people have also learned it through the acronym, “King Henry Drank Lime Green Milk During Counsel Meetings.” It is a ‘”first letter” mnemonic device.
What are the units of thermodynamics?
The SI unit of energy is the joule. A “derived” SI unit, the joule itself is defined in terms of three SI base units — the kilogram, the meter and the second. But thermodynamic temperature is expressed in kelvins.
How do you convert JM to kJ m2?
J/m2↔kJ/m2 1 kJ/m2 = 1000 J/m2.
What does Khdmdcm stand for?
KHDMDCM
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| KHDMDCM | King Henry Doesn’t Mind Drinking Chocolate Milk (mnemonic for metric units of measure) |
| KHDMDCM | Kilo, Hecto, Deka, Meter, Deci, Centi, Milli (metric measures) |
| KHDMDCM | King Harry Died, Mother Didn’t Cry Much (mnemonic for metric units of measure) |
Why do we convert units?
In order to have accuracy and avoid confusion in measurement, we need to convert one unit to another. For instance, we do not measure the length of a pencil in kilometres.
What is BTU lb F?
BTU per pound per degree Fahrenheit is a unit of measurement for specific heat capacity. A material is known to have heat capacity of 1BTU/lb·°F if heat energy of one BTU is required to raise the temperature of one pound of that material by one degree Fahrenheit.