Kilowatt Hours to British Thermal Units
Type a value in kilowatt hours to see it in British thermal units. It works both ways: type in the British thermal units box to convert back.
Formula
To convert kilowatt hours to British thermal units, multiply by 3,412.141633.
1 kWh = 3,412.14163313 BTU and 1 BTU = 0.000293071070172 kWh.
Kilowatt hours to British thermal units table
| Kilowatt hours | British thermal units |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,412.142 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6,824.283 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17,060.71 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34,121.42 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341,214.2 BTU |
| 1,000 kWh | 3,412,142 BTU |
| 2,700 kWh | 9,212,782 BTU |
| 3,500 kWh | 11,942,500 BTU |
| 12,000 kWh | 40,945,700 BTU |
Worked examples
2 kWh in British thermal units
2 kWh
6,824.283 BTU
2 × 3,412.141633 = 6,824.283266
100 kWh in British thermal units
100 kWh
341,214.2 BTU
100 × 3,412.141633 = 341,214.1633
3,500 kWh in British thermal units
3,500 kWh
11,942,500 BTU
3,500 × 3,412.141633 = 11,942,495.72
About Kilowatt Hours to British Thermal Units
This converter turns kilowatt hours into British thermal units as you type, and works the other way too: type in the British thermal units box to convert back. To convert kilowatt hours to British thermal units, multiply by 3,412.141633. For example, 2 kWh is 6,824.283 BTU, and 100 kWh is 341,214.2 BTU.
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 Kilowatt Hours to British Thermal Units
- Type the amount in kilowatt hours in the first box.
- Read the answer in British thermal units in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the British thermal units box instead, or use the swap button to open the British thermal units to kilowatt hours page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Comparing food energy on labels
- Working out heating or electricity costs
- Comparing boiler, heater or air conditioner ratings
- Science and engineering homework
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal units are in one kilowatt hour?
There are 3,412.141633 British thermal units in one kilowatt hour. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert kilowatt hours to British thermal units?
To convert kilowatt hours to British thermal units, multiply by 3,412.141633. For example, 3,500 kWh is 11,942,500 BTU.
How do I convert British thermal units to kilowatt hours?
Going the other way, divide by 3,412.141633 (the same as multiplying by 0.0002930710702). The British thermal units to kilowatt hours converter does this for you.
What is 1,000 kWh in British thermal units?
1,000 kWh is 3,412,142 BTU.
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.