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BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hour)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of energy, specifically the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a specific temperature. BTU/hr is a unit of power, which represents the amount of energy transferred or converted per hour. It is commonly used in the United States and some other countries to measure heating and cooling capacities.
1 BTU/hr is equal to approximately 0.29307107 watts.
Kilowatts (kW)
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power from the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as 1,000 watts. Kilowatts are commonly used worldwide to measure electricity consumption, electrical power output, or the capacity of electrical appliances, machines, and engines.
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1,000 watts = 3412.14163 BTU/hr (approximately)
How to convert BTU/hr to kW
To convert BTU/hr to kilowatts (kW), you can use the conversion factor:
1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.00029307107 kW
To perform the conversion, simply multiply the number of BTU/hr by 0.00029307107 to get the equivalent value in kilowatts (kW).
For example- Convert 12000 btu/hr to kw
Ans. P(kW) = 12000 BTU/hr / 3412.142 = 3.819kW
Also Read: BHP to kW conversion
BTU/hr to kilowatts conversion table
| Power (BTU/hr) | Power (kW) |
| 1 BTU/hr | 0.000293071 kW |
| 10 BTU/hr | 0.002930710 kW |
| 100 BTU/hr | 0.029307104 kW |
| 1000 BTU/hr | 0.293071039 kW |
| 10000 BTU/hr | 2.930710387 kW |
FAQs on BTU/hr to kilowatts (kW) Conversion
How do you convert BTU/hr to kW?
To convert BTU/hr to kW, you can use the conversion factor: 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.00029307107 kW Simply multiply the number of BTU/hr by 0.00029307107 to get the equivalent value in kilowatts (kW).
What is 1 BTU into kW?
Using the conversion factor, we have: 1 BTU ≈ 0.00029307107 kW So, 1 BTU is approximately equal to 0.00029307107 kilowatts (kW).
How many kW is 145,000 BTU?
To convert BTU to kW, you need to divide the number of BTUs by the conversion factor: 145,000 BTU ÷ 3,412.14163 BTU/hr ≈ 42.41 kW (approximately)
How many kW is 10,000 BTU?
Using the same conversion factor: 10,000 BTU ÷ 3,412.14163 BTU/hr ≈ 2.93 kW (approximately)
What is BTU in AC?
BTU (British Thermal Unit) in the context of air conditioning refers to the cooling capacity of the air conditioner. It represents the amount of heat energy an air conditioner can remove from a room in one hour. The higher the BTU rating, the more powerful the air conditioner is in cooling a space.
How many kW is an AC?
The power consumption of an air conditioner is typically measured in kilowatts (kW). The actual power consumption depends on the AC's efficiency, cooling capacity, and other factors. AC units can range from a few hundred watts for small units to several kilowatts for larger and more powerful ones. To know the exact power consumption in kW, you would need to check the specifications or rating of the specific air conditioner in question.
