kWh to BTU Converter
Convert kWh to BTU: 1 kWh = 3,412.141633 BTU. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.
Result3,412.141633 BTU
1 kWh = 3,412.141633 BTU
1 kWh =
3,412.141633 BTU
Formula
BTU = kWh × 3,412.141633 kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702
Worked example
- 1 kWh × 3,412.141633 = 3,412.141633 BTU
Common values
| kWh | BTU |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 341.2141633 |
| 0.5 | 1,706.070817 |
| 1 | 3,412.141633 |
| 5 | 17,060.70817 |
| 10 | 34,121.41633 |
| 100 | 341,214.1633 |
Unit definitions
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| kWh | 3,600,000 J | Kilowatt-hour. The billing unit for electricity: one kilowatt for one hour. |
| BTU | 1,055.055853 J | British thermal unit (International Table). |
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU are in one kWh?
1 kWh = 3,412.141633 BTU.
What is the formula to convert kWh to BTU?
BTU = kWh × 3,412.141633. To go back, kWh = BTU × 0.0002930710702.
Why would I convert kWh to BTU?
Electricity is billed in kWh while gas, heating and cooling are often quoted in BTU, so the conversion lets you compare the energy content of the two.
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