British thermal units to Kilowatt-hours formula
kilowatt-hours = british thermal units × 0.000293071
Multiply the number of british thermal units by 0.000293071 to get kilowatt-hours. To go the other way, multiply by 3,412.14 instead, or use the kwh to btu converter.
British thermal units to Kilowatt-hours conversion table
Common btu to kwh values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| British thermal units | Kilowatt-hours |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.000293071 kWh |
| 2 BTU | 0.000586142 kWh |
| 3 BTU | 0.000879213 kWh |
| 4 BTU | 0.00117228 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.00146536 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.00293071 kWh |
| 15 BTU | 0.00439607 kWh |
| 20 BTU | 0.00586142 kWh |
| 25 BTU | 0.00732678 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.0146536 kWh |
| 75 BTU | 0.0219803 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.0293071 kWh |
| 250 BTU | 0.0732678 kWh |
| 500 BTU | 0.146536 kWh |
| 1,000 BTU | 0.293071 kWh |
Worked example
To convert 10 BTU to kilowatt-hours, multiply by 0.000293071: the result is 0.00293071 kWh. A nutritional Calorie is a kilocalorie, equal to 4,184 joules. The smaller scientific calorie equals 4.184 joules.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in a british thermal unit?
One british thermal unit equals 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours (1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh).
What is 10 british thermal units in kilowatt-hours?
10 BTU converts to 0.00293071 kWh. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours back to british thermal units?
Reverse the calculation: one kilowatt-hour equals 3,412.14 british thermal units. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the kwh to btu page.
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