Convert kilowatts to BTU per hour
Kilowatt (kW) to BTU per hour (BTU/h). One kilowatt equals 3412.14 BTU per hour.
Formula
Kilowatt to BTU per hour conversion table
| Kilowatts | BTU per hour | BTU per hour | Kilowatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 3412.14 BTU/h | 1 BTU/h | 0.000293 kW |
| 2 kW | 6824.28 BTU/h | 2 BTU/h | 0.000586 kW |
| 3 kW | 10236.42 BTU/h | 3 BTU/h | 0.000879 kW |
| 5 kW | 17060.71 BTU/h | 5 BTU/h | 0.001465 kW |
| 10 kW | 34121.42 BTU/h | 10 BTU/h | 0.002931 kW |
| 20 kW | 68242.83 BTU/h | 20 BTU/h | 0.005861 kW |
| 50 kW | 170607.08 BTU/h | 50 BTU/h | 0.014654 kW |
| 100 kW | 341214.16 BTU/h | 100 BTU/h | 0.029307 kW |
| 500 kW | 1706070.82 BTU/h | 500 BTU/h | 0.146536 kW |
| 1000 kW | 3412141.63 BTU/h | 1000 BTU/h | 0.293071 kW |
To convert kilowatts to BTU per hour, multiply the number of kilowatts by 3412.14. One kilowatt equals 3412.14 BTU per hour, and one BTU per hour equals 0.000293 kilowatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kW comes to 34121.42 BTU/h. 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 kilowatt values already worked out in BTU per hour, plus the reverse BTU per hour to kilowatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU per hour are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 3412.14 BTU per hour. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilowatts by 3412.14 to get BTU per hour.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to BTU per hour?
Use BTU per hour = kilowatts × 3412.14. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert BTU per hour back to kilowatts?
Go the other way by using one BTU per hour equals 0.000293 kilowatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilowatt to BTU per hour 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.