Convert Watts to BTU per Hour
W to BTU/h · power conversion
What are watts and btu per hour?
The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second. 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 watts to btu per hour
1 W = 3.41214 BTU/h. To convert, multiply the number of watts by 3.41214. For example, 5 W = 17.0607 BTU/h, and 20 W = 68.2428 BTU/h. To go the other way, multiply btu per hour by 0.293071 (since 1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W).
Watts to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Watts (W) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.41214 |
| 10 | 34.1214 |
| 100 | 341.214 |
| 500 | 1,706.07 |
| 1,000 | 3,412.14 |
| 2,000 | 6,824.28 |
| 5,000 | 17,060.7 |
FAQ
What is 1 W in BTU/h?
1 W = 3.41214 BTU/h. To convert any amount, multiply the number of watts by 3.41214.
How do I convert btu per hour back to watts?
Go the other way: 1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W, so multiply btu per hour by 0.293071 to get watts.
Is a watt bigger than a btu per hour?
Yes — 1 W is the larger unit, equal to 3.41214 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.