Convert Kilowatt-hours to British Thermal Units
kWh to BTU · energy conversion
What are kilowatt-hours and british thermal units?
A kilowatt-hour is 1,000 watt-hours, the unit electric utilities bill by. A British thermal unit is the energy to heat one pound of water by 1 °F, used for heating and AC. For reference: a food Calorie is one kilocalorie (4,184 J), and home electricity is billed in kilowatt-hours.
How to convert kilowatt-hours to british thermal units
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14. For example, 5 kWh = 17,060.7 BTU, and 20 kWh = 68,242.8 BTU. To go the other way, multiply british thermal units by 0.000293071 (since 1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh).
Kilowatt-hours to British Thermal Units conversion table
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | British Thermal Units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,412.14 |
| 10 | 34,121.4 |
| 100 | 341,214 |
| 500 | 1,706,070 |
| 1,000 | 3,412,140 |
| 2,000 | 6,824,280 |
| 5,000 | 17,060,700 |
FAQ
What is 1 kWh in BTU?
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14.
How do I convert british thermal units back to kilowatt-hours?
Go the other way: 1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh, so multiply british thermal units by 0.000293071 to get kilowatt-hours.
Is a kilowatt-hour bigger than a british thermal unit?
Yes — 1 kWh is the larger unit, equal to 3,412.14 BTU.
Are these energy 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.