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kWh and BTU are units of energy commonly used to measure the amount of energy consumed or produced.
kWh (Kilowatt-hour)
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt (1 kW) of power expended or produced over the course of one hour. It is frequently used to measure electricity consumption in homes, businesses, and industries. For example, if a 100-watt light bulb is turned on for 10 hours, it will consume 1 kWh of energy (0.1 kW * 10 hours = 1 kWh).
BTU (British Thermal Unit)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is another unit of energy commonly used in the United States, particularly for measuring heat energy. One BTU is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit at a constant pressure. BTUs are often used for measuring the heating or cooling capacity of appliances like air conditioners, heaters, and furnaces.
How to convert kWh to BTU
1 kWh = 3412.14163312794 BTUIT
Conversion formula
E(BTU) = 3412.14163312794 × E(kWh)
Example- Convert 5 kWh to BTU
Ans. E(BTU) = 3412.14163312794 × 5 kWh = 17060.708 BTU
kWh to BTU conversion table
| Energy (kWh) | Energy (BTU(IT)) |
| 1 kWh | 3412.14 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6824.28 BTU |
| 3 kWh | 10236.42 BTU |
| 4 kWh | 13648.57 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17060.71 BTU |
| 6 kWh | 20472.85 BTU |
| 7 kWh | 23884.99 BTU |
| 8 kWh | 27297.13 BTU |
| 9 kWh | 30709.27 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34121.42 BTU |
| 20 kWh | 68242.83 BTU |
| 30 kWh | 102364.25 BTU |
| 40 kWh | 136485.67 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170607.08 BTU |
| 60 kWh | 204728.50 BTU |
| 70 kWh | 238849.91 BTU |
| 80 kWh | 272971.33 BTU |
| 90 kWh | 307092.75 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341214.16 BTU |
| 200 kWh | 682428.33 BTU |
| 300 kWh | 1023642.49 BTU |
| 400 kWh | 1364856.65 BTU |
| 500 kWh | 1706070.82 BTU |
| 600 kWh | 2047284.98 BTU |
| 700 kWh | 2388499.14 BTU |
| 800 kWh | 2729713.31 BTU |
| 900 kWh | 3070927.47 BTU |
| 1000 kWh | 3412141.63 BTU |
| 5000 kWh | 17060708.17 BTU |
| 10000 kWh | 34121416.33 BTU |
FAQs on kWh to BTU conversion
How many BTU is 1 kWh of electricity?
1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity is approximately equal to 3,412 BTUs (British Thermal Units).
How is kW converted to BTU?
There is approximately 0.293 kW per 1000 BTUs. This conversion helps relate the power output in kilowatts to the heat energy in BTUs.
How do you calculate BTU?
BTU (British Thermal Units) can be calculated using the formula: BTU = Mass (in pounds) × Specific Heat Capacity (BTU/lb°F) × Temperature Difference (in °F). This formula quantifies the heat energy needed to change the temperature of a substance.
What is 2 kW in BTU?
2 kilowatts (kW) is approximately equal to 6,824 BTUs. This conversion helps understand the equivalent heat energy output.
What is BTU in AC?
BTU, or British Thermal Units, is used to measure the cooling capacity of air conditioning systems. It represents the amount of heat energy the AC can remove from a space in a specific time.
What is BTU in LPG?
In the context of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), BTU is used to express the energy content of the fuel. It helps determine the heating value and efficiency of LPG as a source of energy.
Is 1 kW 1 hp?
No, 1 kilowatt (kW) is not equal to 1 horsepower (hp). 1 kW is approximately equal to 1.341 horsepower. Horsepower is a unit of power used in various industries, including automobiles and engineering.
