Watts to BTUs?


I'm updating our A/C system in our home theater room.
Our HVAC consultant requires the total BTUs of all
equipment in our room. Is there a conversion table
available from watts to BTUs? I would assume the
efficiency of the equipment also plays a role.
Thanks.
Vito
vmk

Showing 1 response by zargon

Vmk, 1 watt delivered over 1 hour produces 3.414 BTUs. Amplifiers produce the most heat, are no more than 50% efficient, and tube amps operating in class A are the most inefficient. A 100 watt per channel class A tube amp probably generates 400 watts at idle which is 1366 BTUs.