Convert Kilowatt-Hours to BTU
1 kWh = 3412.13 BTU
Conversion Table
| kilowatt-hours (kWh) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1706.06 |
| 1 | 3412.13 |
| 2 | 6824.26 |
| 5 | 17060.64 |
| 10 | 34121.28 |
| 25 | 85303.21 |
| 50 | 170606.41 |
| 100 | 341212.82 |
| 250 | 853032.06 |
| 500 | 1706064.11 |
| 1000 | 3412128.22 |
How to Convert kilowatt-hours to BTU
To convert kilowatt-hours to BTU, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 kWh = 34121.28 BTU
About kilowatt-hours and BTU
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilowatt-hours to BTU, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 kWh = 3412.13 BTU. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 kWh to BTU: 25 × 3412.13 = 85303.21 BTU. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 3412.13, or equivalently multiply by 0.000293072.
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.
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.
When Would You Convert kilowatt-hours to BTU?
Converting between kilowatt-hours and btu 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 kWh = 3412.13 BTU) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.