BTU to Kilowatt-hour Converter

1 BTU = 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours. To convert BTU to Kilowatt-hours, multiply by 0.00029307.

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Recent: 1 BTU = 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hour

Formula

To convert BTU to Kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.00029307. One BTU equals 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours.

kWh = BTU × 0.00029307

For a quick mental estimate, multiply BTU by about 0.0003 — the exact factor is 0.00029307.

Worked examples

  • 1 BTU = 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours
  • 5 BTU = 0.00146536 Kilowatt-hours
  • 10 BTU = 0.00293072 Kilowatt-hours
  • 100 BTU = 0.02930722 Kilowatt-hours

BTU to Kilowatt-hours table

BTU (BTU) Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
1 0.00029307
2 0.00058614
3 0.00087922
4 0.00117229
5 0.00146536
10 0.00293072
25 0.00732681
50 0.01465361
100 0.02930722
250 0.07326806
500 0.14653611
1000 0.29307222

About BTU and Kilowatt-hour

Both the BTU (BTU) and the Kilowatt-hour (kWh) measure energy. One BTU is equal to 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 0.00029307. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common BTU-to-Kilowatt-hour values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

BTU (BTU)
The BTU (BTU) is a unit of energy equal to 1055.06 Joules.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
The Kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equal to 3600000 Joules.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert BTU to Kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the number of BTU by 0.00029307. For example, 1 BTU × 0.00029307 = 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours.
How many Kilowatt-hours are in a BTU?
There are 0.00029307 Kilowatt-hours in one BTU.
What is 10 BTU in Kilowatt-hours?
10 BTU is equal to 0.00293072 Kilowatt-hours.
How do you convert Kilowatt-hours back to BTU?
Multiply the number of Kilowatt-hours by 3412.13 to get BTU. One Kilowatt-hour equals 3412.13 BTU.