5 watts to BTU per hour
5 W = 17.060708 BTU/h. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 watts equals
BTU per hour
1 W = 3.412142 BTU/h
The formula
Watts and BTU per hour both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
BTU/h = W × 3.41214163
Going the other way? Convert BTU per hour to watts.
Watts to BTU per hour table
Values either side of 5 W.
| Watts (W) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1.7061 |
| 1 | 3.4121 |
| 1.5 | 5.1182 |
| 2 | 6.8243 |
| 2.5 | 8.5304 |
| 3 | 10.2364 |
| 3.5 | 11.9425 |
| 4 | 13.6486 |
| 4.5 | 15.3546 |
| 5 | 17.0607 |
| 5.5 | 18.7668 |
| 6 | 20.4728 |
| 6.5 | 22.1789 |
| 7 | 23.885 |
| 7.5 | 25.5911 |
| 8 | 27.2971 |
| 8.5 | 29.0032 |
| 9 | 30.7093 |
| 9.5 | 32.4153 |
| 10 | 34.1214 |
Questions people ask
- How many BTU per hour are in a watt?
- One watt equals 3.41214163 BTU per hour.
- How do I convert watts to BTU per hour by hand?
- Multiply the number of watts by 3.41214163. For a rough check, 3.4 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 watts in BTU per hour?
- 5 watts is 17.060708 BTU per hour.
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