BTUs per hour to Kilowatts formula
kilowatts = btus per hour × 0.000293071
Multiply the number of btus per hour by 0.000293071 to get kilowatts. To go the other way, multiply by 3,412.14 instead, or use the kw to btu per hour converter.
BTUs per hour to Kilowatts conversion table
Common btu per hour to kw values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| BTUs per hour | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000293071 kW |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.00293071 kW |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.0146536 kW |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.0293071 kW |
| 250 BTU/h | 0.0732678 kW |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.146536 kW |
| 750 BTU/h | 0.219803 kW |
| 1,000 BTU/h | 0.293071 kW |
| 1,500 BTU/h | 0.439607 kW |
| 2,000 BTU/h | 0.586142 kW |
| 5,000 BTU/h | 1.46536 kW |
| 10,000 BTU/h | 2.93071 kW |
| 12,000 BTU/h | 3.51685 kW |
| 18,000 BTU/h | 5.27528 kW |
| 24,000 BTU/h | 7.03371 kW |
Worked example
To convert 500 BTU/h to kilowatts, multiply by 0.000293071: the result is 0.146536 kW. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are different units. BTU per hour is a power rate; BTU by itself is energy.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a btu per hour?
One btu per hour equals 0.000293071 kilowatts (1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW).
What is 500 btus per hour in kilowatts?
500 BTU/h converts to 0.146536 kW. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert kilowatts back to btus per hour?
Reverse the calculation: one kilowatt equals 3,412.14 btus per hour. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the kw to btu per hour page.
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