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Convert Kilowatt-hours to British thermal units (kWh to BTU)
1 kWh = 3412.14 BTU. Energy use and thermal load conversions.
Kilowatt-hours to British thermal units conversion table
| kWh | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3412.14 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17060.71 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34121.42 BTU |
| 25 kWh | 85303.54 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170607.08 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341214.16 BTU |
| 500 kWh | 1706070.82 BTU |
How to convert kilowatt-hours to British thermal units
Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3412.14 to get British thermal units. 1 kWh equals 3412.14 BTU, and 1 BTU equals 0.00029307 kWh.
About these units
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.
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.
Common questions
How many British thermal units are in a kilowatt-hour?
1 kWh equals 3412.14 BTU.
How do you convert kilowatt-hours to British thermal units?
Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3412.14 to get British thermal units. 1 kWh equals 3412.14 BTU, and 1 BTU equals 0.00029307 kWh.