Converting from Kilowatt hour (kW h) to British Thermal Unit, International (BTU) | Energy

What is Kilowatt hour (kW h)

A Kilowatt hour (kW h) is a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt of power used for one hour. It is commonly used to measure electricity consumption in homes and businesses.

What is British Thermal Unit, International (BTU)

The British Thermal Unit, International (BTU), is a unit of energy used in the heating and cooling industry. It is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion formulas are:

• 1 kW h = 3412.142 BTU
• 1 BTU = 0.0002930711 kW h

Examples

• 3 kW h = 10236.42 BTU
• 3 BTU = 0.0008792132 kW h
• 5 kW h = 17060.71 BTU
• 5 BTU = 0.001465355 kW h
• 16 kW h = 54594.27 BTU
• 16 BTU = 0.004689137 kW h

Use these formulas to perform conversions between Kilowatt hour (kW h) and British Thermal Unit, International (BTU).