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Convert BTUs per hour to Watts

1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W — enter a value below to convert btu per hour to watts in either direction.

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BTUs per hour to Watts formula

watts = btus per hour × 0.293071

Multiply the number of btus per hour by 0.293071 to get watts. To go the other way, multiply by 3.41214 instead, or use the watts to btu per hour converter.

BTUs per hour to Watts conversion table

Common btu per hour to watts values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.

BTUs per hour to Watts conversion table
BTUs per hourWatts
1 BTU/h0.293071 W
10 BTU/h2.93071 W
50 BTU/h14.6536 W
100 BTU/h29.3071 W
250 BTU/h73.2678 W
500 BTU/h146.536 W
750 BTU/h219.803 W
1,000 BTU/h293.071 W
1,500 BTU/h439.607 W
2,000 BTU/h586.142 W
5,000 BTU/h1,465.36 W
10,000 BTU/h2,930.71 W
12,000 BTU/h3,516.85 W
18,000 BTU/h5,275.28 W
24,000 BTU/h7,033.71 W

Worked example

To convert 500 BTU/h to watts, multiply by 0.293071: the result is 146.536 W. 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 watts are in a btu per hour?

One btu per hour equals 0.293071 watts (1 BTU/h = 0.293071 W).

What is 500 btus per hour in watts?

500 BTU/h converts to 146.536 W. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.

How do I convert watts back to btus per hour?

Reverse the calculation: one watt equals 3.41214 btus per hour. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the watts to btu per hour page.

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