Convert Kilowatt to BTU per Second
Enter the number of kilowatts that you want to convert to btu per second.
How to Convert Kilowatts to BTU per Second
The kilowatt and btu per second are both units of power. 1 btu per second equals 1.0550558526 kilowatts. This means to convert kilowatts to btu per second, you divide by 1.0550558526.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kW to btu per second:
We need to convert kilowatts to btu per second
Since 1 BTU/s = 1.0550558526 kW, divide by 1.0550558526
5 ÷ 1.0550558526 = 4.7390856016
5 kW = 4.7390856016 BTU/s
Kilowatt to BTU per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilowatt to btu per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilowatts (kW) | BTU per Second (BTU/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.9478171203 BTU/s |
| 2 kW | 1.8956342406 BTU/s |
| 5 kW | 4.7390856016 BTU/s |
| 10 kW | 9.4781712031 BTU/s |
| 15 kW | 14.217256805 BTU/s |
| 20 kW | 18.956342406 BTU/s |
| 25 kW | 23.695428008 BTU/s |
| 50 kW | 47.390856016 BTU/s |
| 100 kW | 94.781712031 BTU/s |
About These Units
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.
BTU per Second (BTU/s)
BTU per second (BTU/s) equals 1,055 watts or 3,600 BTU per hour. BTU/s measures high-power thermal processes, industrial burners, and rapid heating applications. Rarely used compared to BTU/h; primarily appears in engineering calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilowatts to btu per second?
To convert kilowatts to btu per second, divide the value by 1.0550558526. For example, 10 kW = 9.4781712031 BTU/s.
How many btu per second are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 0.9478171203 btu per second.
What is the formula for kilowatts to btu per second?
The formula is: BTU/s = kW ÷ 1.0550558526.