Convert BTU per hour to kilowatts
BTU per hour (BTU/h) to kilowatt (kW). One BTU per hour equals 0.000293 kilowatts.
Formula
BTU per hour to kilowatt conversion table
| BTU per hour | Kilowatts | Kilowatts | BTU per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.000293 kW | 1 kW | 3412.14 BTU/h |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.000586 kW | 2 kW | 6824.28 BTU/h |
| 3 BTU/h | 0.000879 kW | 3 kW | 10236.42 BTU/h |
| 5 BTU/h | 0.001465 kW | 5 kW | 17060.71 BTU/h |
| 10 BTU/h | 0.002931 kW | 10 kW | 34121.42 BTU/h |
| 20 BTU/h | 0.005861 kW | 20 kW | 68242.83 BTU/h |
| 50 BTU/h | 0.014654 kW | 50 kW | 170607.08 BTU/h |
| 100 BTU/h | 0.029307 kW | 100 kW | 341214.16 BTU/h |
| 500 BTU/h | 0.146536 kW | 500 kW | 1706070.82 BTU/h |
| 1000 BTU/h | 0.293071 kW | 1000 kW | 3412141.63 BTU/h |
To convert BTU per hour to kilowatts, divide the number of BTU per hour by 3412.14. One BTU per hour equals 0.000293 kilowatts, and one kilowatt equals 3412.14 BTU per hour, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 BTU/h comes to 0.002931 kW. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common BTU per hour values already worked out in kilowatts, plus the reverse kilowatt to BTU per hour direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a BTU per hour?
One BTU per hour equals 0.000293 kilowatts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of BTU per hour by 0.000293 to get kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert BTU per hour to kilowatts?
Use kilowatts = BTU per hour ÷ 3412.14. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert kilowatts back to BTU per hour?
Go the other way by using one kilowatt equals 3412.14 BTU per hour. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this BTU per hour to kilowatt converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.