Convert kWh to BTU
1 kilowatt-hour equals 3,412.14 British thermal units. To convert kilowatt-hours to British thermal units, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14: for example, 10 kWh is 34,121.4 BTU. Ethical Tube's free kWh to BTU converter does the math as you type, and the chart below lists common values.
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU
- 1 kWh
- 3,412.14 BTU
- 1 BTU
- 0.000293071 kWh
- Formula
- BTU = kWh × 3,412.14
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Conversion chart
kWh to BTU chart
| Kilowatt-hours (kWh) | British thermal units (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,412.14 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6,824.28 BTU |
| 3 kWh | 10,236.4 BTU |
| 4 kWh | 13,648.6 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17,060.7 BTU |
| 6 kWh | 20,472.8 BTU |
| 8 kWh | 27,297.1 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34,121.4 BTU |
| 12 kWh | 40,945.7 BTU |
| 15 kWh | 51,182.1 BTU |
| 20 kWh | 68,242.8 BTU |
| 25 kWh | 85,303.5 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170,607 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341,214 BTU |
How it works
How to convert kWh to BTU
Know the formula
BTU = kWh × 3,412.14. In words: multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14.
Work an example
10 kWh → 34,121.4 BTU. 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 British thermal units are in a kilowatt-hour?
There are 3,412.14 British thermal units in 1 kilowatt-hour. To convert kilowatt-hours to British thermal units, multiply the number of kilowatt-hours by 3,412.14.
What is 10 kWh in BTU?
10 kilowatt-hours is 34,121.4 British thermal units.
How do you convert BTU back to kWh?
Multiply the number of British thermal units by 0.000293071. 1 British thermal unit is 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours.
Is this kWh to BTU 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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