How to convert BTU to kilowatt-hours
To convert BTU to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by the conversion factor 0.0002930711. To go the other way, multiply by 3,412.14 (or divide by 0.0002930711).
Worked example: 25 BTU to kWh
- Write the value: 25 BTU
- Multiply by 0.0002930711: 25 × 0.0002930711
- Result: 0.00732678 kWh
BTU to Kilowatt-hour conversion table
Quick reference values, rounded to 6 significant digits.
| BTU (BTU) | Kilowatt-hour (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU | 0.0000293071 kWh |
| 0.25 BTU | 0.0000732678 kWh |
| 0.5 BTU | 0.000146536 kWh |
| 1 BTU | 0.000293071 kWh |
| 2 BTU | 0.000586142 kWh |
| 3 BTU | 0.000879213 kWh |
| 4 BTU | 0.00117228 kWh |
| 5 BTU | 0.00146536 kWh |
| 6 BTU | 0.00175843 kWh |
| 7 BTU | 0.0020515 kWh |
| 8 BTU | 0.00234457 kWh |
| 9 BTU | 0.00263764 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.00293071 kWh |
| 12 BTU | 0.00351685 kWh |
| 15 BTU | 0.00439607 kWh |
| 20 BTU | 0.00586142 kWh |
| 25 BTU | 0.00732678 kWh |
| 30 BTU | 0.00879213 kWh |
| 40 BTU | 0.0117228 kWh |
| 50 BTU | 0.0146536 kWh |
| 75 BTU | 0.0219803 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.0293071 kWh |
| 250 BTU | 0.0732678 kWh |
| 500 BTU | 0.146536 kWh |
| 1,000 BTU | 0.293071 kWh |
Kilowatt-hour to BTU
| kWh | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,412.14 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17,060.71 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34,121.42 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170,607 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341,214 BTU |
1 BTU in other energy units
About BTU and Kilowatt-hour
What is a btu (BTU)?
A British Thermal Unit is the energy to heat one pound of water by 1 °F.
What is a kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour (one "unit" on your electricity bill) equals 3.6 million joules.
Where btu to kilowatt-hour conversion is used
Energy conversions are needed for electricity bills, food calories, heating, batteries and physics. Converting between BTU and kilowatt-hours is especially common when you compare products, read foreign specifications, or fill in forms that expect a specific unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 btu?
1 BTU equals 0.000293071 kWh.
How do I convert BTU to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the number of BTU by 0.0002930711. For example, 25 BTU × 0.0002930711 = 0.00732678 kWh.
What is 25 BTU in kWh?
25 BTU = 0.00732678 kWh.
How many BTU are in 1 kilowatt-hour?
1 Kilowatt-hour equals 3,412.14 BTU. Use the kWh to BTU converter for the reverse direction.
Is this BTU to Kilowatt-hour converter accurate?
Yes. It uses exact internationally defined conversion factors, calculated with full floating-point precision. Results are displayed rounded for readability.