Energy

BTU to kWh conversion

Convert British thermal unit (BTU) to kilowatt-hour (kWh). Energy is the capacity to do work or transfer heat — the currency of every heat and material balance.

1 BTU = 0.0002930711 kWh

Formula

To convert British thermal unit to kilowatt-hour, multiply the BTU value by 0.0002930711. To go the other way, divide by 0.0002930711 (or multiply by 3412.142).

BTU to kWh conversion table

BTUkWh
10.0002930711
20.0005861421
50.001465355
100.002930711
250.007326777
500.01465355
1000.02930711
2500.07326777
5000.1465355
10000.2930711

Used in practice

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

A calorie, a BTU, and a joule are all energy — keep the conversion factors handy when a spec mixes them.

Worked example. A energy of 3412.142 BTU is 1 kWh.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert British thermal unit to kilowatt-hour?

Multiply the value in BTU by 0.0002930711 to get kWh. For example, 10 BTU = 0.002930711 kWh.

What is 1 BTU in kWh?

1 BTU equals 0.0002930711 kWh.

Where is this conversion used?

Heat duties integrate to energy in kJ, MJ, or BTU; utilities are billed in kWh or MMBTU.

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