Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
BTU/h to kW · power conversion
What are btu per hour and kilowatts?
BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert btu per hour to kilowatts
1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW. To convert, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000293071. For example, 5 BTU/h = 0.00146536 kW, and 20 BTU/h = 0.00586142 kW. To go the other way, multiply kilowatts by 3,412.14 (since 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h).
BTU per Hour to Kilowatts conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000293071 |
| 10 | 0.00293071 |
| 100 | 0.0293071 |
| 500 | 0.146536 |
| 1,000 | 0.293071 |
| 2,000 | 0.586142 |
| 5,000 | 1.46536 |
FAQ
What is 1 BTU/h in kW?
1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of btu per hour by 0.000293071.
How do I convert kilowatts back to btu per hour?
Go the other way: 1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h, so multiply kilowatts by 3,412.14 to get btu per hour.
Is a btu per hour bigger than a kilowatt?
No — 1 BTU/h is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000293071 kW (it takes 3,412.14 BTU/h to make one kW).
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.