Convert kilowatt hours 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Kilowatt hours (kWh) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,412.14 |
| 2 | 6,824.28 |
| 3 | 10,236.42 |
| 4 | 13,648.57 |
| 5 | 17,060.71 |
| 6 | 20,472.85 |
| 7 | 23,884.99 |
| 8 | 27,297.13 |
| 9 | 30,709.27 |
| 10 | 34,121.42 |
| 15 | 51,182.12 |
| 20 | 68,242.83 |
| 25 | 85,303.54 |
| 30 | 102,364.25 |
| 40 | 136,485.67 |
| 50 | 170,607.08 |
| 75 | 255,910.62 |
| 100 | 341,214.16 |
| 250 | 853,035.41 |
| 500 | 1,706,070.82 |
| 1,000 | 3,412,141.63 |
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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