1 BTU to kilowatt hours
1 BTU = 0.00029307 kWh. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 BTU equals
kilowatt hours
1 BTU = 0.00029307 kWh
The formula
BTU and kilowatt hours both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kWh = BTU × 0.0002930711
Going the other way? Convert kilowatt hours to BTU.
BTU to kilowatt hours table
Values either side of 1 BTU.
| BTU (BTU) | Kilowatt hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -0.001172 |
| -3.5 | -0.001026 |
| -3 | -0.000879 |
| -2.5 | -0.000733 |
| -2 | -0.000586 |
| -1.5 | -0.00044 |
| -1 | -0.000293 |
| -0.5 | -0.000147 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.000147 |
| 1 | 0.000293 |
| 1.5 | 0.00044 |
| 2 | 0.000586 |
| 2.5 | 0.000733 |
| 3 | 0.000879 |
| 3.5 | 0.001026 |
| 4 | 0.001172 |
| 4.5 | 0.001319 |
| 5 | 0.001465 |
| 5.5 | 0.001612 |
| 6 | 0.001758 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilowatt hours are in a BTU?
- One BTU equals 0.0002930711 kilowatt hours.
- How do I convert BTU to kilowatt hours by hand?
- Multiply the number of BTU by 0.0002930711. For a rough check, 0 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 BTU in kilowatt hours?
- 1 BTU is 0.00029307 kilowatt hours.
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