Convert Kilowatt to BTU per Hour
Use this free converter to change kilowatts (kW) into btus per hour (BTU/h). Kilowatt and btu per hour both measure power. As a quick reference, 1 kW equals 3412.1416 BTU/h, and 1 BTU/h equals 0.00029307107 kW.
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BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
3412.1416
1 kW = 3412.1416 BTU/h
Power conversion table
| Kilowatt | BTU per Hour |
|---|---|
| 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 to BTU per Hour
Multiply the kilowatt value by 3412.1416 to get btus per hour.
- Enter the number of kilowatts you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in btus per hour.
- Worked example: 15 kW × 3412.1416 = 51182.125 BTU/h.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (btu per hour to kilowatt).
About these units
Kilowatt (kW)
- Definition
- A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts, used for larger power figures.
- History
- It is a metric multiple of the watt.
- Current use
- Kilowatts rate motors, heaters, EV chargers, and home solar systems.
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
- Definition
- BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power expressing energy transfer of one BTU each hour, about 0.293 watts.
- History
- It developed with heating and cooling engineering.
- Current use
- BTU/h rates the capacity of air conditioners, furnaces, and heaters in the US.
Frequently asked questions
How many btus per hour are in a kilowatt?
There are 3412.1416 BTU/h in 1 kW. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 3412.1416.
How do I convert kilowatts to btus per hour?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 3412.1416 to get btus per hour. For example, 10 kW = 34121.416 BTU/h.
Is this kilowatt-to-btu per 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 Kilowatt to other power units
| Unit | 1 Kilowatt equals |
|---|---|
| Watt (W) | 1000 W |
| Megawatt (MW) | 0.001 MW |
| Horsepower (hp) | 1.3410221 hp |
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | 1.3596216 PS |
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | 3412.1416 BTU/h |