1 kilowatt hour to BTU
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 kilowatt hour equals
BTU
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU
The formula
Kilowatt hours and BTU both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
BTU = kWh × 3,412.14
Going the other way? Convert BTU to kilowatt hours.
Kilowatt hours to BTU table
Values either side of 1 kWh.
| Kilowatt hours (kWh) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -13,648.57 |
| -3.5 | -11,942.5 |
| -3 | -10,236.42 |
| -2.5 | -8,530.35 |
| -2 | -6,824.28 |
| -1.5 | -5,118.21 |
| -1 | -3,412.14 |
| -0.5 | -1,706.07 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1,706.07 |
| 1 | 3,412.14 |
| 1.5 | 5,118.21 |
| 2 | 6,824.28 |
| 2.5 | 8,530.35 |
| 3 | 10,236.42 |
| 3.5 | 11,942.5 |
| 4 | 13,648.57 |
| 4.5 | 15,354.64 |
| 5 | 17,060.71 |
| 5.5 | 18,766.78 |
| 6 | 20,472.85 |
Questions people ask
- How many BTU are in a kilowatt hour?
- One kilowatt hour equals 3,412.14 BTU.
- How do I convert kilowatt hours to BTU by hand?
- Multiply the number of kilowatt hours by 3,412.14. For a rough check, 3,412.14 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 kilowatt hour in BTU?
- 1 kilowatt hour is 3,412.14 BTU.
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