Convert BTU to Kilowatt-Hours

The Conversion Formula

To convert BTU to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 BTU = 0.000293072 kWh. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 BTU to kilowatt-hours: 25 × 0.000293072 = 0.00732681 kWh. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.000293072, or equivalently multiply by 3412.13.

About BTU

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the imperial counterpart to the calorie. It is the heat needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. Despite its name, it is almost exclusively used in the United States today, particularly for heating (furnaces) and cooling (air conditioners). BTU are commonly used in AC unit ratings, Gas grills, Furnaces, and Water heaters, Propane tanks.

Burning a single wooden match releases about 1 BTU.

About kilowatt-hours

The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the unit of energy used to bill electricity. It is not a unit of power (kilowatts), but of energy: it is 1,000 watts of power sustained for one hour. One kWh equals exactly 3.6 million Joules. It was popularized by the electric utility industry as a unit easy for consumers to understand. kilowatt-hours are commonly used in Electric bills, Electric vehicle batteries, Solar panel output, and Home energy audits, Power plant generation.

Running a 1,000W microwave for one hour uses 1 kWh.

When Would You Convert BTU to kilowatt-hours?

Converting between btu and kilowatt-hours is one of the most common energy 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 = 0.000293072 kWh) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.