BTU/h to kW Converter
Convert BTU/h to kW: 1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.
Result3.516852842 kW
1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW
12,000 BTU/h =
3.516852842 kW
Formula
kW = BTU/h × 0.0002930710702 BTU/h = kW × 3,412.141633
Worked example
- 12,000 BTU/h × 0.0002930710702 = 3.516852842 kW
Common values
| BTU/h | kW |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.2930710702 |
| 5,000 | 1.465355351 |
| 12,000 | 3.516852842 |
| 18,000 | 5.275279263 |
| 24,000 | 7.033705684 |
| 60,000 | 17.58426421 |
Unit definitions
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| BTU/h | 0.2930710702 W | British thermal units per hour (International Table BTU). A heat flow, used for heating and cooling ratings. |
| kW | 1,000 W | Kilowatt. The usual rating unit for motors, heaters and generators. |
Frequently asked questions
How many kW are in one BTU/h?
1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW.
What is the formula to convert BTU/h to kW?
kW = BTU/h × 0.0002930710702. To go back, BTU/h = kW × 3,412.141633.
Is BTU/h the same as BTU?
No. BTU is an amount of energy and BTU/h is a rate, so it is power. Air-conditioner and heater ratings in BTU/h convert to kW with a fixed factor; a plain BTU converts to Wh or kWh instead.
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