A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
Kilowatt hours to Btu
Convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) to British thermal unit (BTU) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert kilowatt-hours (kWh) to british thermal units (BTU) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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The British thermal unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, widely used for heating and air-conditioning ratings.
BTU = kWh × 3412.141633
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Formula
BTU = kWh × 3412.141633
kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702
Conversion table
| 1 kWh | 3412.141633 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17060.708166 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34121.416331 BTU |
| 20 kWh | 68242.832663 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170607.081656 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341214.163313 BTU |
| 500 kWh | 1.706071e+06 BTU |
| 1000 kWh | 3.412142e+06 BTU |
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How the formula works
Both kilowatt-hour and british thermal unit measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in kilowatt-hours by 3412.141633 to get british thermal units. To reverse the conversion, multiply a british thermal unit value by 0.0002930710702 to get back to kilowatt-hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
What is British thermal unit (BTU)?
The British thermal unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, widely used for heating and air-conditioning ratings.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to british thermal units?
Multiply the kilowatt-hour value by 3412.141633 to get the equivalent in british thermal units. For example, 5 kWh × 3412.141633 = 17060.708166 BTU.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 3412.141633 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert british thermal units back to kilowatt-hours?
Yes. Divide the british thermal unit value by 3412.141633, or multiply it by 0.0002930710702, to get kilowatt-hours.
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About converting kilowatt-hours to british thermal units
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour. The British thermal unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, widely used for heating and air-conditioning ratings.
Use this calculator to move between kilowatt-hours and british thermal units accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.