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Convert British thermal units to Kilowatt-hours (BTU to kWh)
1 BTU = 0.00029307 kWh. Energy use and thermal load conversions.
British thermal units to kilowatt-hours conversion table
| BTU | kWh |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.00029307 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.001465 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.002931 kWh |
| 25 BTU | 0.007327 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.014654 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.029307 kWh |
| 500 BTU | 0.146536 kWh |
How to convert British thermal units to kilowatt-hours
Multiply the value in British thermal units by 0.00029307 to get kilowatt-hours. 1 BTU equals 0.00029307 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 3412.14 BTU.
About these units
The British thermal unit is the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Furnace, boiler, and HVAC capacities are quoted in BTU per hour.
The kilowatt-hour is the energy of one kilowatt sustained for an hour, the unit on electric bills and the basis of most energy-cost calculations.
Common questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in a British thermal unit?
1 BTU equals 0.00029307 kWh.
How do you convert British thermal units to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the value in British thermal units by 0.00029307 to get kilowatt-hours. 1 BTU equals 0.00029307 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 3412.14 BTU.