Kilowatts to BTUs per Hour (kW to BTU/h) Converter
1 kilowatt (kW) = 3,412.14 BTUs per hour (BTU/h). To convert kilowatts to BTUs per hour, multiply by 3,412.14: 100 kW × 3,412.14 = 341,214 BTU/h.
Quick facts
- 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h
- 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW
- Formula: BTU/h = kW × 3,412.14
- Quick estimate: multiply by about 3412
How to convert kilowatts to BTUs per hour
- Take the value in kilowatts.
- Multiply it by 3,412.14 (the number of BTUs per hour in one kilowatt).
- Round the result to the precision you need.
Worked example (an electric car motor): 100 kW × 3,412.14 = 341214 BTU/h.
To convert BTUs per hour back to kilowatts, multiply by 0.000293071, or divide by 3,412.14.
Source: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B (mechanical horsepower and international-table BTU).
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 |
kW to BTU/h chart from 1 to 100
- 1 kW 3412.14 BTU/h
- 2 kW 6824.28 BTU/h
- 3 kW 10236.4 BTU/h
- 4 kW 13648.6 BTU/h
- 5 kW 17060.7 BTU/h
- 6 kW 20472.8 BTU/h
- 7 kW 23885 BTU/h
- 8 kW 27297.1 BTU/h
- 9 kW 30709.3 BTU/h
- 10 kW 34121.4 BTU/h
- 11 kW 37533.6 BTU/h
- 12 kW 40945.7 BTU/h
- 13 kW 44357.8 BTU/h
- 14 kW 47770 BTU/h
- 15 kW 51182.1 BTU/h
- 16 kW 54594.3 BTU/h
- 17 kW 58006.4 BTU/h
- 18 kW 61418.5 BTU/h
- 19 kW 64830.7 BTU/h
- 20 kW 68242.8 BTU/h
- 25 kW 85303.5 BTU/h
- 30 kW 102364 BTU/h
- 35 kW 119425 BTU/h
- 40 kW 136486 BTU/h
- 45 kW 153546 BTU/h
- 50 kW 170607 BTU/h
- 55 kW 187668 BTU/h
- 60 kW 204728 BTU/h
- 65 kW 221789 BTU/h
- 70 kW 238850 BTU/h
- 75 kW 255911 BTU/h
- 80 kW 272971 BTU/h
- 85 kW 290032 BTU/h
- 90 kW 307093 BTU/h
- 95 kW 324153 BTU/h
- 100 kW 341214 BTU/h
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 |
Kilowatts vs BTUs per Hour
| Kilowatt | BTU per Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | kW | BTU/h |
| Equals | 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h | 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW |
What is a kilowatt?
Equal to 1,000 watts. Used for electric motors, heaters, and electric vehicle power.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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 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 do I convert kilowatts to BTUs per hour?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 3,412.14. For example, 10 kW × 3,412.14 = 34,121.4 BTU/h. To convert back, multiply by 0.000293071.
What is 10 kW in BTUs per hour?
10 kW = 34,121.4 BTU/h.
What is 100 kW in BTUs per hour?
100 kW = 341,214 BTU/h.
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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