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