British Thermal Units to Kilowatt Hours
Type a value in British thermal units to see it in kilowatt hours. It works both ways: type in the kilowatt hours box to convert back.
Formula
To convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours, divide by 3,412.141633 (the same as multiplying by 0.0002930710702).
1 BTU = 0.000293071070172 kWh and 1 kWh = 3,412.14163313 BTU.
British thermal units to kilowatt hours table
| British thermal units | Kilowatt hours |
|---|---|
| 1,000 BTU | 0.2930711 kWh |
| 5,000 BTU | 1.465355 kWh |
| 9,000 BTU | 2.63764 kWh |
| 12,000 BTU | 3.516853 kWh |
| 18,000 BTU | 5.275279 kWh |
| 24,000 BTU | 7.033706 kWh |
| 100,000 BTU | 29.30711 kWh |
Worked examples
5,000 BTU in kilowatt hours
5,000 BTU
1.465355 kWh
5,000 × 0.0002930710702 = 1.465355351
12,000 BTU in kilowatt hours
12,000 BTU
3.516853 kWh
12,000 × 0.0002930710702 = 3.516852842
24,000 BTU in kilowatt hours
24,000 BTU
7.033706 kWh
24,000 × 0.0002930710702 = 7.033705684
About British Thermal Units to Kilowatt Hours
This converter turns British thermal units into kilowatt hours as you type, and works the other way too: type in the kilowatt hours box to convert back. To convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours, divide by 3,412.141633 (the same as multiplying by 0.0002930710702). For example, 5,000 BTU is 1.465355 kWh, and 12,000 BTU is 3.516853 kWh.
Energy appears on food labels, electricity bills and heating ratings, each in its own unit, so converting between kilojoules, kilocalories, kilowatt hours and BTU helps compare them. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use British Thermal Units to Kilowatt Hours
- Type the amount in British thermal units in the first box.
- Read the answer in kilowatt hours in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the kilowatt hours box instead, or use the swap button to open the kilowatt hours to British thermal units page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Working out heating or electricity costs
- Comparing boiler, heater or air conditioner ratings
- Science and engineering homework
- Comparing food energy on labels
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt hours are in one British thermal unit?
There are 0.0002930710702 kilowatt hours in one British thermal unit. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours?
To convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours, divide by 3,412.141633 (the same as multiplying by 0.0002930710702). For example, 24,000 BTU is 7.033706 kWh.
How do I convert kilowatt hours to British thermal units?
Going the other way, multiply by 3,412.141633. The kilowatt hours to British thermal units converter does this for you.
What is 12,000 BTU in kilowatt hours?
12,000 BTU is 3.516853 kWh.
Are calories on food labels the same as calories in science?
No. The calories on food labels are kilocalories, each 1,000 small calories. A label showing 250 kcal means 250,000 small calories, or about 1,046 kilojoules.