How to Convert BTU to Kilowatt-hours
To convert btu to kilowatt-hours, divide the value by 3412.13.
The Formula
Kilowatt-hours = BTU ÷ 3412.13
Key Fact
1 kilowatt-hour = 3412.13 btu
Tip: To convert kilowatt-hours back to btu, multiply by 3412.13.
BTU to Kilowatt-hours
Convert btu (BTU) to kilowatt-hours (kWh) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
BTU
kWh
1 BTU = 0.0003 kWh
Full precision:0.00029307 kWh
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 btu to kilowatt-hours, we divide by 3412.13 because one kilowatt-hour equals exactly 3412.13 btu.
1 kilowatt-hour = 3412.13 btu
Since there are 3412.13 btu in every kilowatt-hour, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0003 kilowatt-hours
So 1 btu = 0.0003 kilowatt-hours.
Quick check: 0.0003 × 3412.13 = 1 btu
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 BTU = 0.0003 kWh
1 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0003
1 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0003
Example 2: 5 BTU = 0.0015 kWh
5 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0015
5 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0015
Example 3: 10 BTU = 0.0029 kWh
10 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0029
10 ÷ 3412.13 = 0.0029
BTU to Kilowatt-hours Table
| BTU | Kilowatt-hours |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.0003 kWh |
| 2 BTU | 0.0006 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.0015 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.0029 kWh |
| 20 BTU | 0.0059 kWh |
| 25 BTU | 0.0073 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.0147 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.0293 kWh |
| 250 BTU | 0.0733 kWh |
| 500 BTU | 0.1465 kWh |
| 1000 BTU | 0.2931 kWh |
1 British Thermal Unit in Other Units
| Unit | 1 BTU = |
|---|---|
| BTU to Joules | 1055.06 J |
| BTU to Kilojoules | 1.0551 kJ |
| BTU to Megajoules | 0.001055 MJ |
| BTU to Gigajoules | 0.000001 GJ |
| BTU to Watt-hours | 0.293072 Wh |
| BTU to Kilowatt-hours | 0.000293 kWh |
| BTU to Megawatt-hours | 2.93e-7 MWh |
| BTU to Calories | 252.165 cal |
| BTU to Kilocalories | 0.252165 kcal |
| BTU to Therms | 0.00001 therm |
| BTU to Foot-pounds | 778.171 ft·lb |
| BTU to Electronvolts | 6.59e+21 eV |
| BTU to Ergs | 1.06e+10 erg |