Convert BTU to kWh
British thermal units to kilowatt hours. Enter a value to convert, or use the BTU to kWh chart further down the page.
1 British thermal unit equals 0.0002930710702 kilowatt hours. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt hour = 3,412.141633 British thermal units.
How to convert BTU to kWh
To convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours, multiply the British thermal unit value by 0.0002930710702. You can also divide by 3412.141633 to get the same answer.
kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702
Worked example
Convert 15 BTU to kilowatt hours:
15 BTU = 0.004396066053 kWh
BTU to kWh conversion chart
Use this BTU to kWh table for quick reference without typing anything.
| British thermal units (BTU) | kilowatt hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU | 0.000002930710702 kWh |
| 0.1 BTU | 0.00002930710702 kWh |
| 1 BTU | 0.0002930710702 kWh |
| 2 BTU | 0.0005861421403 kWh |
| 3 BTU | 0.0008792132105 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.001465355351 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.002930710702 kWh |
| 20 BTU | 0.005861421403 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.01465355351 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.02930710702 kWh |
| 1,000 BTU | 0.2930710702 kWh |
What is a British thermal unit?
The BTU is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit — about 1,055 joules. It rates heating and air-conditioning equipment in the US.
What is a kilowatt hour?
A kilowatt hour is the energy used by a 1,000-watt device running for one hour: exactly 3.6 megajoules. It is the unit on electricity bills.
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh are in a British thermal unit?
1 BTU equals 0.0002930710702 kWh. Going the other way, 1 kWh is 3,412.141633 BTU.
How do you convert BTU to kWh?
To convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours, multiply the British thermal unit value by 0.0002930710702. You can also divide by 3412.141633 to get the same answer.
What is 10 BTU in kWh?
10 BTU equals 0.002930710702 kWh. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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