Kilowatt-hour to British Thermal Unit
Free instant kilowatt-hour to british thermal unit converter. 1 kWh = 3412.14 BTU.
Common Kilowatt-hour to British Thermal Unit values
| Kilowatt-hour (kWh) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3412.14 |
| 5 | 17060.7 |
| 10 | 34121.4 |
| 25 | 85303.5 |
| 50 | 170607 |
| 100 | 341214 |
| 500 | 1706070 |
| 1000 | 3412140 |
How does Kilowatt-hour to British Thermal Unit conversion work?
Type a value in the Kilowatt-hour (kWh) field and the equivalent in British Thermal Unit (BTU) appears instantly to the right. The math uses the exact formula shown above — no rounding errors, no approximations beyond standard floating-point precision. Use the swap button to flip the units and see the inverse conversion.
Kilowatt-hour. The standard residential electricity unit. 1 kWh = running a 1,000-watt appliance for 1 hour.
British Thermal Unit. The energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F. Common in heating/cooling system ratings.
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