Convert British Thermal Unit to Watt-hour
Convert btu to watt-hours by entering a value below.
How to Convert BTU to Watt-hours
The british thermal unit and watt-hour are both units of energy. 1 watt-hour equals 3.4121416331 btu. This means to convert btu to watt-hours, you divide by 3.4121416331.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU to watt-hours:
We need to convert btu to watt-hours
Since 1 Wh = 3.4121416331 BTU, divide by 3.4121416331
5 ÷ 3.4121416331 = 1.4653553509
5 BTU = 1.4653553509 Wh
British Thermal Unit to Watt-hour Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common british thermal unit to watt-hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU (BTU) | Watt-hours (Wh) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.2930710702 Wh |
| 2 BTU | 0.5861421403 Wh |
| 5 BTU | 1.4653553509 Wh |
| 10 BTU | 2.9307107017 Wh |
| 15 BTU | 4.3960660526 Wh |
| 20 BTU | 5.8614214034 Wh |
| 25 BTU | 7.3267767543 Wh |
| 50 BTU | 14.653553509 Wh |
| 100 BTU | 29.307107017 Wh |
About These Units
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. BTUs measure heating/cooling capacity (AC units: 5,000-25,000 BTU), fuel energy content, and HVAC systems. One BTU equals 252 calories.
Watt-hour (Wh)
A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules. Watt-hours measure battery capacity (smartphone: 10-15 Wh, laptop: 50-100 Wh) and small appliance energy use. One Wh equals 3.6 kilojoules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu to watt-hours?
To convert btu to watt-hours, divide the value by 3.4121416331. For example, 10 BTU = 2.9307107017 Wh.
How many watt-hours are in 1 british thermal unit?
1 british thermal unit equals 0.2930710702 watt-hours.
What is the formula for btu to watt-hours?
The formula is: Wh = BTU ÷ 3.4121416331.