Awareness | Calculating BTU output for servers and processors

Gain knowledge on how to accurately calculate BTU output for servers and processors to improve computing power efficiency.

Updated at May 4th, 2023

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Calculating BTU output is important for understanding the HVAC capacity required to offset the heat output of your devices.

  1. Multiply the current draw in Amps by the operating Volts to calculate the Watts of power.
  2. Multiply the Watts by 3.412 to calculate an approximation of BTU/hr generated. 

Note:

Devices using external power supplies must be calculated separately to estimate their total thermal output.