British thermal units (BTU) to Kilowatt-hours (kW·h) Conversion
British thermal units
The British thermal unit (BTU) is a unit of energy approximately equal to 1,055.06 joules, defined as the energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It remains the standard unit for heating and cooling capacity in HVAC systems in the United States: air conditioners and furnaces are rated in BTU/hour. A typical residential air conditioner is rated at 5,000–24,000 BTU/h. One BTU equals approximately 0.000293 kWh.
Kilowatt-hours
The kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to exactly 3,600,000 joules (3.6 MJ), defined as the energy consumed by a one-kilowatt device operating for one hour. It is the standard unit on electricity bills worldwide. A typical European household consumes approximately 3,500 kWh per year. One kWh powers a 100-watt bulb for 10 hours, charges an electric vehicle by approximately 5–8 km of driving range, or powers the average laptop for about 10 hours.
| British thermal units (BTU) | Kilowatt-hours (kW·h) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU | 2.9307107017222E-5 kW·h |
| 1 BTU | 0.00029307107017222 kW·h |
| 2 BTU | 0.00058614214034444 kW·h |
| 3 BTU | 0.00087921321051667 kW·h |
| 5 BTU | 0.0014653553508611 kW·h |
| 10 BTU | 0.0029307107017222 kW·h |
| 20 BTU | 0.0058614214034444 kW·h |
| 30 BTU | 0.0087921321051667 kW·h |
| 50 BTU | 0.014653553508611 kW·h |
| 100 BTU | 0.029307107017222 kW·h |
| 1000 BTU | 0.29307107017222 kW·h |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 British thermal units?
1 British thermal units (BTU) is exactly 0.000293 kilowatt-hours (kW·h).
How do I convert British thermal units to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the value in British thermal units by 0.000293 to get the result in kilowatt-hours. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.