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Kilowatt to BTU/hour

1 Kilowatt = 3412.14 BTU/hour


Conversion Formula

To convert Kilowatt to BTU/hour, multiply the value by 3412.14.

Kilowatt × 3412.14 = BTU/hour

Quick Reference

kW BTU/h
1 3412.14
5 17060.7
10 34121.4
25 85303.6
50 170607
100 341214
500 1706070
1000 3412140

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a decimal multiple of the watt, the SI unit of power.

One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.

Common Uses

Kilowatts are commonly used to express the output of engines and the power consumption of larger electrical devices and machinery. It is also the unit used to measure the power output of electric vehicle motors.

What is BTU/hour?

BTU per hour (symbol: BTU/h) is an imperial unit of power that measures heat output or removal over time.

One BTU/h is approximately equal to 0.293 watts.

Common Uses

This unit is almost universally used in the United States and the United Kingdom to specify the heating and cooling capacity of residential and commercial HVAC units, such as air conditioners and heaters.

How many btu/hour are in a kilowatt?

There are 3412.14 btu/hour in 1 kilowatt.


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