Convert British Thermal Unit to Kilowatt Hour
Use this free converter to change british thermal units (BTU) into kilowatt hours (kWh). British thermal unit and kilowatt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 BTU equals 0.00029307107 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 3412.1416 BTU.
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Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
0.00029307107
1 BTU = 0.00029307107 kWh
Energy conversion table
| British Thermal Unit | Kilowatt Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000029307107 |
| 0.1 | 0.000029307107 |
| 0.5 | 0.00014653553 |
| 1 | 0.00029307107 |
| 2 | 0.00058614214 |
| 3 | 0.00087921321 |
| 5 | 0.0014653553 |
| 10 | 0.0029307107 |
| 20 | 0.0058614214 |
| 25 | 0.0073267767 |
| 50 | 0.014653553 |
| 100 | 0.029307107 |
| 1,000 | 0.29307107 |
How to convert British Thermal Unit to Kilowatt Hour
Multiply the british thermal unit value by 0.00029307107 to get kilowatt hours.
- Enter the number of british thermal units you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilowatt hours.
- Worked example: 15 BTU × 0.00029307107 = 0.004396066 kWh.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilowatt hour to british thermal unit).
About these units
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
- Definition
- A British thermal unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- History
- It developed with steam engineering in Britain and the United States.
- Current use
- BTUs rate heating, air-conditioning, and appliance energy in the US.
Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
- Definition
- A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is 1,000 watt-hours, the standard unit on electricity bills.
- History
- It became the billing unit as household electricity spread.
- Current use
- Kilowatt-hours measure home electricity use and EV battery capacity.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt hours are in a british thermal unit?
There are 0.00029307107 kWh in 1 BTU. To convert, multiply the number of british thermal units by 0.00029307107.
How do I convert british thermal units to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the british thermal unit value by 0.00029307107 to get kilowatt hours. For example, 10 BTU = 0.0029307107 kWh.
Is this british thermal unit-to-kilowatt hour converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert British Thermal Unit to other energy units
| Unit | 1 British Thermal Unit equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 1055.0558 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 1.0550559 kJ |
| Calorie (cal) | 252.1644 cal |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 0.2521644 kcal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 0.29307107 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 0.00029307107 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 6.5851e+21 eV |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 778.16926 ft·lb |