BTU to Kilowatt-hours Calculator
Convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to kilowatt-hours (kWh) with our easy-to-use calculator. Calculate energy conversions for heating, cooling, and appliances.
Step 1: BTU Input
Understanding BTU
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It’s commonly used to measure heating and cooling capacity.
Step 2: Conversion Options
About BTU to kWh Conversion
1 kWh is approximately equal to 3,412 BTU. This conversion is useful for comparing energy usage between electrical appliances (measured in kWh) and gas appliances (measured in BTU).
BTU to kWh Conversion Results
Conversion Result
Common BTU to kWh Conversions
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BTU to kWh Conversion Formula
Conversion Formula
kWh = BTU ÷ 3,412.14163
To convert BTU to kWh, divide the BTU value by approximately 3,412. To convert kWh to BTU, multiply the kWh value by 3,412.
Different BTU Definitions
There are several definitions of BTU with slight variations:
- International Table BTU: 1 BTU = 1,055.05585262 J
- Thermochemical BTU: 1 BTU = 1,054.35026444 J
- Mean BTU: 1 BTU = 1,055.87 J (average of heating 1 lb water from 32°F to 212°F)
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