BTU to kWh Converter
Convert BTU to kWh: 1 BTU = 0.0002930710702 kWh. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.
Result2.930710702 kWh
1 BTU = 0.0002930710702 kWh
10,000 BTU =
2.930710702 kWh
Formula
kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702 BTU = kWh × 3,412.141633
Worked example
- 10,000 BTU × 0.0002930710702 = 2.930710702 kWh
Common values
| BTU | kWh |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 0.2930710702 |
| 5,000 | 1.465355351 |
| 10,000 | 2.930710702 |
| 100,000 | 29.30710702 |
| 1,000,000 | 293.0710702 |
Unit definitions
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| BTU | 1,055.055853 J | British thermal unit (International Table). |
| kWh | 3,600,000 J | Kilowatt-hour. The billing unit for electricity: one kilowatt for one hour. |
Frequently asked questions
How many kWh are in one BTU?
1 BTU = 0.0002930710702 kWh.
What is the formula to convert BTU to kWh?
kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702. To go back, BTU = kWh × 3,412.141633.
Is BTU the same as BTU/h?
No. BTU is energy and BTU/h is power. To turn a BTU/h rating into kW use the BTU/h to kW converter; to compare energy use over time, convert BTU to kWh as here.
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