British thermal units to Kilowatt-hours Converter

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) to Kilowatt-hours (kW·h) - Conversion Table
British thermal units (BTU)	Kilowatt-hours (kW·h)
0.1 BTU	0.0000293 kW·h
1 BTU	0.000293 kW·h
2 BTU	0.000586 kW·h
3 BTU	0.000879 kW·h
5 BTU	0.00147 kW·h
10 BTU	0.00293 kW·h
20 BTU	0.00586 kW·h
30 BTU	0.00879 kW·h
50 BTU	0.0147 kW·h
100 BTU	0.0293 kW·h
1000 BTU	0.2931 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.

Convert British thermal units (BTU) to other units of Energy

Conversions from British thermal units
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Joules (J)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Kilojoules (kJ)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Megajoules (MJ)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Calories (cal)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Kilocalories (kcal)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Watt-hours (W·h)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Kilowatt-hours (kW·h)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Electronvolts (eV)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to Ergs (erg)

Conversions to British thermal units
‣ Joules (J) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Kilojoules (kJ) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Megajoules (MJ) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Calories (cal) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Kilocalories (kcal) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Watt-hours (W·h) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Kilowatt-hours (kW·h) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ British thermal units (BTU) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Electronvolts (eV) to British thermal units (BTU)
‣ Ergs (erg) to British thermal units (BTU)