Convert BTU to watt hours

1 BTU = 0.29307107 Wh. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 BTU equals

0.29307107watt hours

1 BTU = 0.29307107 Wh

The formula

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

Wh = BTU × 0.2930710702

Going the other way? Convert watt hours to BTU.

BTU to watt hours table

Common values, rounded for reading.

BTU (BTU)Watt hours (Wh)
10.293071
20.586142
30.879213
41.1723
51.4654
61.7584
72.0515
82.3446
92.6376
102.9307
154.3961
205.8614
257.3268
308.7921
4011.7228
5014.6536
7521.9803
10029.3071
25073.2678
500146.54
1,000293.07

Questions people ask

How many watt hours are in a BTU?
One BTU equals 0.2930710702 watt hours.
How do I convert BTU to watt hours by hand?
Multiply the number of BTU by 0.2930710702. For a rough check, 0.293 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 BTU in watt hours?
1 BTU is 0.29307107 watt hours.

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