Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) to BTU Calculator
3,412.14 BTU
British Thermal Units (BTU)
Understanding kWh to BTU Conversion
Conversion Formula
1 Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) = 3,412.141633 British Thermal Units (BTU)
What is a Kilowatt-Hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to the energy transferred at a rate of 1,000 watts for one hour. It's commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in homes and businesses.
What is a British Thermal Unit (BTU)?
A 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.
Common Applications
- • Home energy usage comparison
- • HVAC system calculations
- • Energy efficiency analysis
- • Heating and cooling equipment sizing