Convert BTU per Hour to Watts
1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W
Conversion Table
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.146536 |
| 1 | 0.293071 |
| 2 | 0.586142 |
| 5 | 1.4654 |
| 10 | 2.9307 |
| 25 | 7.3268 |
| 50 | 14.6536 |
| 100 | 29.3071 |
| 250 | 73.2678 |
| 500 | 146.54 |
| 1000 | 293.07 |
How to Convert BTU per hour to watts
To convert BTU per hour to watts, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 BTU/h = 2.9307 W
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About BTU per hour and watts
The Conversion Formula
To convert BTU per hour to watts, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 BTU/h to watts: 25 × 0.293071 = 7.3268 W. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.293071, or equivalently multiply by 3.4121.
About BTU per hour
BTU per hour is the standard unit for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) in the United States. Confusingly, people often drop the 'per hour' and just say 'This AC is 12,000 BTUs', which technically refers to energy, not power. But in the context of appliances, it always means BTU/h. BTU per hour are commonly used in Air conditioners, Gas grills, Space heaters, and Refrigerators, Furnaces.
A small window AC unit is 5,000 BTU/h.
About watts
The Watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equivalent to one Joule per second. It is named after James Watt, the inventor of the modern steam engine. It is the standard for measuring electrical power worldwide, from LED bulbs to supercomputers. watts are commonly used in Light bulbs, Electronics, Speakers, and Scientific data, Cycling (power output).
A typical LED bulb uses about 9 Watts.
When Would You Convert BTU per hour to watts?
Converting between btu per hour and watts is one of the most common power conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.