The number of BTUs (British Thermal Units) required for hot water depends on the specific application and the volume of water being heated. Generally, heating water requires about 1 BTU to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. For example, heating 40 gallons of water from 60°F to 140°F would require approximately 120,000 BTUs. To calculate your specific needs, consider the volume of water, the temperature rise needed, and the efficiency of your heating system.
The number of BTUs required to heat a hot tub depends on its size, the desired temperature increase, and the ambient temperature. On average, it takes about 4-6 BTUs to raise the temperature of one gallon of water by one degree Fahrenheit. For example, heating a 400-gallon hot tub from 50°F to 100°F would require approximately 80,000 to 120,000 BTUs, depending on the specific conditions. Always consider factors like heat loss due to evaporation and wind when estimating heating needs.
To calculate the BTUs required to raise the temperature of water, you can use the formula: BTUs = (pounds of water) x (temperature change in °F) x (1 BTU). For 15 pounds of water going from 100°F to 120°F, the calculation would be: BTUs = 15 pounds x 20°F x 1 BTU = 300 BTUs.
It takes approximately 970 BTUs to convert one pound of water at 212°F (100°C) to steam at the same temperature.
It takes approximately 144 BTUs to change one pound of ice at 20°F to water at 212°F, and an additional 970 BTUs to change the water to steam at 220°F, for a total of 1114 BTUs.
The number of BTUs per foot of baseboard heating can vary depending on the type and size of the baseboard unit. Typically, standard hydronic (hot water) baseboard heaters emit around 400 to 600 BTUs per foot, while electric baseboard heaters can produce about 250 to 300 BTUs per foot. The specific output also depends on factors like water temperature and the design of the heater. Always refer to manufacturer specifications for precise information.
A BTU is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit (F) at or near 39.2 degrees F and 1 atmosphere of pressure. Electric heaters are rated in KW, not BTU's 3413 BTU's = 1 KW-hr. Check the link below for a PDF on water heater sizing.
To calculate the BTUs required to raise the temperature of 15 pounds of water, you can use the formula: BTUs = Weight of water in pounds × Temperature change in degrees Fahrenheit × 1 BTU So, the calculation would be: BTUs = 15 lbs × (130°F - 100°F) × 1 BTU = 15 lbs × 30°F = 450 BTUs.
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To answer this question we would need to know the BTUs of the hot plate, the area of the hotplate's surface, the interconnecting area of the hotplates surface and the water container. The Heat capacity of water we can get from a reference book.
That will completely depend on how much water there is.
To raise 1 pound of ice from 32°F to water at 32°F it requires 144 BTUs. Since you have 50 pounds of ice, you would need 50 * 144 BTUs to raise the ice to water at 32°F. To further raise the water from 32°F to 160°F, you would need an additional amount of BTUs based on the specific heat capacity of water.