BTU to Watt-Hour Converter

Convert British Thermal Units (BTU) to Watt-Hours (Wh) with our easy-to-use calculator

0.293071 Wh
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Understanding BTU to Watt-Hour Conversion

What is a BTU?

A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a traditional unit of heat energy, defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a constant pressure of one atmosphere.

What is a Watt-Hour?

A Watt-hour (Wh) is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power sustained for one hour. It's commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household and industrial applications.

Conversion Formula

To convert from BTU to Watt-hours, use the following formula:

Watt-hours = BTU × 0.293071

Common Applications

This conversion is particularly useful when comparing heating appliances' energy consumption, calculating energy costs, or converting between different energy rating systems.