1 watt hour to BTU

1 Wh = 3.412142 BTU. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 watt hour equals

3.412142BTU

1 Wh = 3.412142 BTU

The formula

Watt hours and BTU both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

BTU = Wh × 3.41214163

Going the other way? Convert BTU to watt hours.

Watt hours to BTU table

Values either side of 1 Wh.

Watt hours (Wh)BTU (BTU)
-4-13.6486
-3.5-11.9425
-3-10.2364
-2.5-8.5304
-2-6.8243
-1.5-5.1182
-1-3.4121
-0.5-1.7061
00
0.51.7061
13.4121
1.55.1182
26.8243
2.58.5304
310.2364
3.511.9425
413.6486
4.515.3546
517.0607
5.518.7668
620.4728

Questions people ask

How many BTU are in a watt hour?
One watt hour equals 3.41214163 BTU.
How do I convert watt hours to BTU by hand?
Multiply the number of watt hours by 3.41214163. For a rough check, 3.4 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 watt hour in BTU?
1 watt hour is 3.412142 BTU.

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