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Kilowatt-hour to BTU

1 Kilowatt-hour = 3412.13 BTU


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilowatt-hour to BTU, multiply the value by 3412.13.

Kilowatt-hour × 3412.13 = BTU

Quick Reference

kWh BTU
1 3412.13
5 17060.6
10 34121.3
25 85303.2
50 170606
100 341213
500 1706060
1000 3412130

What is Kilowatt-hour?

The kilowatt-hour (symbol: kWh) is a composite unit of energy equal to one kilowatt (kW) of power sustained for one hour.

One kilowatt-hour is equal to 3.6 million joules (3.6 MJ).

Common Uses

The kilowatt-hour is the standard unit used by electric utilities for billing consumers. It measures the amount of electrical energy consumed by households and businesses over time.

What is BTU?

The British thermal unit (symbol: BTU) is a traditional unit of heat in the imperial system.

It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Common Uses

BTUs are commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure the heating and cooling capacity of air conditioners, furnaces, and other HVAC systems.

How many btu are in a kilowatt-hour?

There are 3412.13 btu in 1 kilowatt-hour.


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