Convert BTU to kWh
1 British thermal unit equals 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours. To convert British thermal units to kilowatt-hours, multiply the number of British thermal units by 0.000293071: for example, 10 BTU is 0.00293071 kWh. Ethical Tube's free BTU to kWh converter does the math as you type, and the chart below lists common values.
1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh
- 1 BTU
- 0.000293071 kWh
- 1 kWh
- 3,412.14 BTU
- Formula
- kWh = BTU × 0.000293071
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Conversion chart
BTU to kWh chart
| British thermal units (BTU) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.000293071 kWh |
| 2 BTU | 0.000586142 kWh |
| 3 BTU | 0.000879213 kWh |
| 4 BTU | 0.00117228 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.00146536 kWh |
| 6 BTU | 0.00175843 kWh |
| 8 BTU | 0.00234457 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.00293071 kWh |
| 12 BTU | 0.00351685 kWh |
| 15 BTU | 0.00439607 kWh |
| 20 BTU | 0.00586142 kWh |
| 25 BTU | 0.00732678 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.0146536 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.0293071 kWh |
How it works
How to convert BTU to kWh
Know the formula
kWh = BTU × 0.000293071. In words: multiply the number of British thermal units by 0.000293071.
Work an example
10 BTU → 0.00293071 kWh. Round to two or three decimal places for everyday use.
Or type it in
Enter any value in the converter above and the answer appears instantly, in both directions.
Good to know
About energy units
- Food labels use kilocalories (kcal), often written as Calories with a capital C. 1 kcal is 1,000 calories, or 4.184 kilojoules.
- This converter uses the thermochemical calorie (4.184 joules) and the international BTU (1,055.06 joules).
FAQ
Questions, answered
How many kilowatt-hours are in a British thermal unit?
There are 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours in 1 British thermal unit. To convert British thermal units to kilowatt-hours, multiply the number of British thermal units by 0.000293071.
What is 10 BTU in kWh?
10 British thermal units is 0.00293071 kilowatt-hours.
How do you convert kWh back to BTU?
Multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14. 1 kilowatt-hour is 3,412.14 British thermal units.
Is this BTU to kWh converter free?
Yes. It's free and works in any browser, even offline once the page has loaded. The answer updates as you type, and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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