Kilowatt-hours (kW·h) to British thermal units (BTU) Conversion
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
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 (kW·h) | British thermal units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW·h | 341.2142 BTU |
| 1 kW·h | 3,412.1416 BTU |
| 2 kW·h | 6,824.2833 BTU |
| 3 kW·h | 10,236.4249 BTU |
| 5 kW·h | 17,060.7082 BTU |
| 10 kW·h | 34,121.4163 BTU |
| 20 kW·h | 68,242.8327 BTU |
| 30 kW·h | 102,364.249 BTU |
| 50 kW·h | 170,607.0817 BTU |
| 100 kW·h | 341,214.1633 BTU |
| 1000 kW·h | 3,412,141.6331 BTU |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many British thermal units are in 1 kilowatt-hours?
1 kilowatt-hours (kW·h) is exactly 3,412.14 British thermal units (BTU).
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to British thermal units?
Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14 to get the result in British thermal units. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.