Convert Kilowatt Hour to British Thermal Unit
Use this free converter to change kilowatt hours (kWh) into british thermal units (BTU). Kilowatt hour and british thermal unit both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 kWh equals 3412.1416 BTU, and 1 BTU equals 0.00029307107 kWh.
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British Thermal Unit (BTU)
3412.1416
1 kWh = 3412.1416 BTU
Energy conversion table
| Kilowatt Hour | British Thermal Unit |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 34.121416 |
| 0.1 | 341.21416 |
| 0.5 | 1706.0708 |
| 1 | 3412.1416 |
| 2 | 6824.2833 |
| 3 | 10236.425 |
| 5 | 17060.708 |
| 10 | 34121.416 |
| 20 | 68242.833 |
| 25 | 85303.541 |
| 50 | 170607.08 |
| 100 | 341214.16 |
| 1,000 | 3412141.6 |
How to convert Kilowatt Hour to British Thermal Unit
Multiply the kilowatt hour value by 3412.1416 to get british thermal units.
- Enter the number of kilowatt hours you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in british thermal units.
- Worked example: 15 kWh × 3412.1416 = 51182.125 BTU.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (british thermal unit to kilowatt hour).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many british thermal units are in a kilowatt hour?
There are 3412.1416 BTU in 1 kWh. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatt hours by 3412.1416.
How do I convert kilowatt hours to british thermal units?
Multiply the kilowatt hour value by 3412.1416 to get british thermal units. For example, 10 kWh = 34121.416 BTU.
Is this kilowatt hour-to-british thermal unit 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 Kilowatt Hour to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Kilowatt Hour equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 3600000 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 3600 kJ |
| Calorie (cal) | 860420.65 cal |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 860.42065 kcal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 1000 Wh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 2.2469e+25 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 3412.1416 BTU |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 2655223.7 ft·lb |