Converting from Kilowatt (kW) to British Thermal Unit per Second (BTU/s) | Power

What is Kilowatt (kW)

Kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It is commonly used to measure the rate at which energy is transferred or converted. One kilowatt is equivalent to 1000 watts.

What is British Thermal Unit per Second (BTU/s)

British Thermal Unit per Second (BTU/s) is a unit of power commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom. It represents the rate at which energy is generated or utilized. One BTU/s is the amount of power required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit every second.

Conversion Formulas

Conversion from Kilowatt (kW) to British Thermal Unit per Second (BTU/s) can be done using the following formulas:

1. To convert kW to BTU/s: BTU/s=kW×1.055056

2. To convert BTU/s to kW: kW=BTU/s×0.9478171

Examples

1. Converting 7 kW to BTU/s:

7 kW=7×1.055056=6.63472 BTU/s

2. Converting 3 BTU/s to kW:

3 BTU/s=3×0.9478171=2.843451 kW

3. Converting 9 kW to BTU/s:

9 kW=9×1.055056=8.530354 BTU/s

Use this page to perform conversions between Kilowatt (kW) and British Thermal Unit per Second (BTU/s).