Kilowatt (kW)
The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:
1 kW=1,000 W
Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.
In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.
The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.
MBH
MBH stands for Thousand BTUs per Hour (where “M” is the Roman numeral for 1,000, and “BH” stands for British thermal units per hour). It is a unit commonly used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry to measure the rate of heat transfer or heating capacity.
In watts, this equals approximately:
1 MBH=1,000×0.293071=293.071 watts
MBH is used to express heating output or cooling capacity of equipment like furnaces, boilers, and air conditioners, providing a convenient way to specify large heat loads.
No conversions available for power.