BTUs per Hour to Kilowatts (BTU/h to kW) Converter
1 BTU per hour (BTU/h) = 0.000293071 kilowatts (kW). To convert BTUs per hour to kilowatts, multiply by 0.000293071: 12000 BTU/h × 0.000293071 = 3.51685 kW.
Quick facts
- 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW
- 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h
- Formula: kW = BTU/h × 0.000293071
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.00029
How to convert BTUs per hour to kilowatts
- Take the value in BTUs per hour.
- Multiply it by 0.000293071 (the number of kilowatts in one BTU per hour).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (a one-ton air conditioner): 12000 BTU/h × 0.000293071 = 3.51685 kW.
To convert kilowatts back to BTUs per hour, multiply by 3,412.14, or divide by 0.000293071.
Source: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B (mechanical horsepower and international-table BTU).
BTUs per Hour to Kilowatts conversion table
| BTUs per Hour [BTU/h] | Kilowatts [kW] |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.0002930711 kW |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.0029307107 kW |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.029307107 kW |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.2930710702 kW |
| 10000 BTU/h | 2.930710702 kW |
| 100000 BTU/h | 29.30710702 kW |
| 1000000 BTU/h | 293.0710702 kW |
BTU/h to kW chart from 1 to 100
- 1 BTU/h 0.000293071 kW
- 2 BTU/h 0.000586142 kW
- 3 BTU/h 0.000879213 kW
- 4 BTU/h 0.00117228 kW
- 5 BTU/h 0.00146536 kW
- 6 BTU/h 0.00175843 kW
- 7 BTU/h 0.0020515 kW
- 8 BTU/h 0.00234457 kW
- 9 BTU/h 0.00263764 kW
- 10 BTU/h 0.00293071 kW
- 11 BTU/h 0.00322378 kW
- 12 BTU/h 0.00351685 kW
- 13 BTU/h 0.00380992 kW
- 14 BTU/h 0.00410299 kW
- 15 BTU/h 0.00439607 kW
- 16 BTU/h 0.00468914 kW
- 17 BTU/h 0.00498221 kW
- 18 BTU/h 0.00527528 kW
- 19 BTU/h 0.00556835 kW
- 20 BTU/h 0.00586142 kW
- 25 BTU/h 0.00732678 kW
- 30 BTU/h 0.00879213 kW
- 35 BTU/h 0.0102575 kW
- 40 BTU/h 0.0117228 kW
- 45 BTU/h 0.0131882 kW
- 50 BTU/h 0.0146536 kW
- 55 BTU/h 0.0161189 kW
- 60 BTU/h 0.0175843 kW
- 65 BTU/h 0.0190496 kW
- 70 BTU/h 0.020515 kW
- 75 BTU/h 0.0219803 kW
- 80 BTU/h 0.0234457 kW
- 85 BTU/h 0.024911 kW
- 90 BTU/h 0.0263764 kW
- 95 BTU/h 0.0278418 kW
- 100 BTU/h 0.0293071 kW
Kilowatts to BTUs per Hour conversion table
| Kilowatts [kW] | BTUs per Hour [BTU/h] |
|---|---|
| 0.001 kW | 3.4121416328 BTU/h |
| 0.01 kW | 34.121416328 BTU/h |
| 0.1 kW | 341.2141632805 BTU/h |
| 0.5 kW | 1706.0708164023 BTU/h |
| 1 kW | 3412.1416328045 BTU/h |
| 2 kW | 6824.2832656091 BTU/h |
| 5 kW | 17060.7081640227 BTU/h |
| 10 kW | 34121.4163280453 BTU/h |
BTUs per Hour vs Kilowatts
| BTU per Hour | Kilowatt | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | BTU/h | kW |
| Equals | 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW | 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h |
What is a BTU per hour?
The rate of one British thermal unit of heat transfer per hour. Used in the US for air conditioner and heater ratings.
What is a kilowatt?
Equal to 1,000 watts. Used for electric motors, heaters, and electric vehicle power.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a BTU per hour?
There are 0.000293071 kilowatts in 1 BTU per hour (1 BTU/h = 0.0002930711 kW).
How many BTUs per hour are in a kilowatt?
There are 3,412.14 BTUs per hour in 1 kilowatt (1 kW = 3412.1416328045 BTU/h).
How do I convert BTUs per hour to kilowatts?
Multiply the number of BTUs per hour by 0.000293071. For example, 10 BTU/h × 0.000293071 = 0.00293071 kW. To convert back, multiply by 3,412.14.
What is 10 BTU/h in kilowatts?
10 BTU/h = 0.00293071 kW.
What is 100 BTU/h in kilowatts?
100 BTU/h = 0.0293071 kW.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B (mechanical horsepower and international-table BTU)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.
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