Convert Kilowatts to BTU per Hour
kW to BTU/h · power conversion
What are kilowatts and btu per hour?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. BTU per hour rates the heating and air-conditioning capacity of appliances in the US. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert kilowatts to btu per hour
1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 3,412.14. For example, 5 kW = 17,060.7 BTU/h, and 20 kW = 68,242.8 BTU/h. To go the other way, multiply btu per hour by 0.000293071 (since 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW).
Kilowatts to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 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 kW in BTU/h?
1 kW = 3,412.14 BTU/h. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatts by 3,412.14.
How do I convert btu per hour back to kilowatts?
Go the other way: 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW, so multiply btu per hour by 0.000293071 to get kilowatts.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a btu per hour?
Yes — 1 kW is the larger unit, equal to 3,412.14 BTU/h.
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.