Convert BTU/h to kW
Enter the number of btu per hour that you want to convert to kilowatts.
How to Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
The btu per hour and kilowatt are both units of power. 1 kilowatt equals 3412.1416351 btu per hour. This means to convert btu per hour to kilowatts, you divide by 3412.1416351.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU/h to kilowatts:
We need to convert btu per hour to kilowatts
Since 1 kW = 3412.1416351 BTU/h, divide by 3412.1416351
5 ÷ 3412.1416351 = 0.0014653554
5 BTU/h = 0.0014653554 kW
BTU per Hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common btu per hour to kilowatt conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/h | 2.9307107e-5 kW |
| 0.5 BTU/h | 0.0001465355 kW |
| 1 BTU/h | 0.0002930711 kW |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.0005861421 kW |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.0014653554 kW |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.0029307107 kW |
| 25 BTU/h | 0.0073267768 kW |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0146535535 kW |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.029307107 kW |
About These Units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour (BTU/h or BTUH) measures heating and cooling capacity. Air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (window unit: 5,000-12,000 BTU/h, central AC: 24,000-60,000 BTU/h). Furnaces range from 40,000-200,000 BTU/h. One BTU/h equals 0.293 watts.
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. Kilowatts rate appliance power (space heater: 1.5 kW, hair dryer: 1.8 kW), electric vehicle motors (50-300 kW), and home electrical capacity. Average US home has 200-amp service providing about 48 kW maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu per hour to kilowatts?
To convert btu per hour to kilowatts, divide the value by 3412.1416351. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.0029307107 kW.
How many kilowatts are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 0.0002930711 kilowatts.
What is the formula for btu per hour to kilowatts?
The formula is: kW = BTU/h ÷ 3412.1416351.