Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
1 BTU per hour (BTU/h) equals 0.0002930710702 kilowatts (kW).
1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatt
- 1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW
- 1 kW = 3412.141633 BTU/h
- Example: convert 15 BTU/h to kW: 15 BTU/h = 15 × 0.0002930710702 kW = 0.004396066053 kW
Formula
kW = BTU/h × 0.0002930710701722
or kW = BTU/h ÷ 3412.141633128
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 BTU/h = 1055.05585262 J ÷ 3600 s = 0.29307107 W
- 1 kW = 10³ W
- 1 BTU/h = 0.2930710701722 W ÷ 1000 W per kW = 0.0002930710701722 kW
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. BTU per Hour definition: BTU per hour; Kilowatt definition: kilowatt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 9000 BTU/h converts to 2.637639632 kW.
9000 BTU/h × 0.0002930710702 = 2.637639632 kW - A value of 36000 BTU/h is 10.55055853 kW.
36000 BTU/h × 0.0002930710702 = 10.55055853 kW
BTU per Hour to Kilowatt conversion table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.2930710702 kW |
| 3412 BTU/h | 0.9999584914 kW |
| 5000 BTU/h | 1.465355351 kW |
| 6000 BTU/h | 1.758426421 kW |
| 8000 BTU/h | 2.344568561 kW |
| 9000 BTU/h | 2.637639632 kW |
| 10000 BTU/h | 2.930710702 kW |
| 12000 BTU/h | 3.516852842 kW |
| 18000 BTU/h | 5.275279263 kW |
| 24000 BTU/h | 7.033705684 kW |
| 36000 BTU/h | 10.55055853 kW |
| 48000 BTU/h | 14.06741137 kW |
| 60000 BTU/h | 17.58426421 kW |
| 80000 BTU/h | 23.44568561 kW |
| 100000 BTU/h | 29.30710702 kW |
Where it's used
BTU per Hour are used for air-conditioner and heat-pump capacity (e.g. 12 000 BTU/h), while kilowatts appear in engine and motor power (1 kW ≈ 1.34 hp). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
BTU per Hour to other power units
| Conversion | 1 BTU/h equals |
|---|---|
| BTU per hour to watt | 0.2930710702 W |
| BTU per hour to milliwatt | 293.0710702 mW |
| BTU per hour to kilowatt | 0.0002930710702 kW |
| BTU per hour to megawatt | 2.930710702 × 10⁻⁷ MW |
| BTU per hour to horsepower | 0.0003930147789 hp |
| BTU per hour to metric horsepower | 0.0003984657624 PS |
| BTU per hour to refrigeration ton | 0.00008333333333 TR |
| BTU per hour to kilocalorie per hour | 0.2519957611 kcal/h |
| BTU per hour to foot-pound per second | 0.2161581284 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in 1 BTU per hour?
1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW.
How do I convert BTU per hour to kilowatts?
Multiply the value in BTU/h by 0.0002930710702, or divide it by 3412.141633. For example, 15 BTU/h × 0.0002930710702 = 0.004396066053 kW.
Is the BTU/h to kW conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "British thermal unit_IT per hour".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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