Kilowatt-hours to Btus Converter
Convert kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit
Energy conversions appear on nutrition labels, utility bills and appliance specs, letting you compare food energy, electricity use and heating output on a common scale.
Heating, cooling and appliance ratings convert between kilowatt-hours and BTUs.
Typical values: 0.5 kWh is about 1706.07 BTU, and 5 kWh works out to roughly 17060.7 BTU. Because the ratio is fixed at 3412.14, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the kilowatt-hours doubles the BTUs.
Food packaging, power meters and heating equipment each prefer different energy units, so converting makes them directly comparable.
How to convert kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit
One kilowatt-hour equals 3412.14 BTUs. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3412.14:
BTUs = kilowatt-hours × 3412.14
For example, 10 kilowatt-hours × 3412.14 = 34121.4 BTUs.
Kilowatt-hours to BTUs conversion table
| Energy (kWh) | Btus (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3412.14 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6824.28 BTU |
| 3 kWh | 10236.4 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17060.7 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34121.4 BTU |
| 20 kWh | 68242.8 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170607 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341214 BTU |
FAQ
How many BTUs are in a kilowatt-hour?
One kilowatt-hour = 3412.14 BTUs.
How do I convert BTUs back to kilowatt-hours?
Divide by 3412.14, or use the BTUs to kilowatt-hours converter.