BTUs per Hour to Kilowatts (BTU/h → kW) — Free Online Converter

BTU/h → kW Reference Table

BTU/h	kW
0.001 BTU/h	2.930710702e-7 kW
0.002 BTU/h	5.861421403e-7 kW
0.003 BTU/h	8.792132105e-7 kW
0.004 BTU/h	0.000001172284281 kW
0.005 BTU/h	0.000001465355351 kW
0.006 BTU/h	0.000001758426421 kW
0.007 BTU/h	0.000002051497491 kW
0.008 BTU/h	0.000002344568561 kW
0.009 BTU/h	0.000002637639632 kW
0.01 BTU/h	0.000002930710702 kW
0.02 BTU/h	0.000005861421403 kW
0.03 BTU/h	0.000008792132105 kW
0.04 BTU/h	0.00001172284281 kW
0.05 BTU/h	0.00001465355351 kW
0.06 BTU/h	0.00001758426421 kW
0.07 BTU/h	0.00002051497491 kW
0.08 BTU/h	0.00002344568561 kW
0.09 BTU/h	0.00002637639632 kW
0.1 BTU/h	0.00002930710702 kW
0.2 BTU/h	0.00005861421403 kW
0.3 BTU/h	0.00008792132105 kW
0.4 BTU/h	0.0001172284281 kW
0.5 BTU/h	0.0001465355351 kW
0.6 BTU/h	0.0001758426421 kW
0.7 BTU/h	0.0002051497491 kW
0.8 BTU/h	0.0002344568561 kW
0.9 BTU/h	0.0002637639632 kW
1 BTU/h	0.0002930710702 kW
1.5 BTU/h	0.0004396066053 kW
2 BTU/h	0.0005861421403 kW
2.5 BTU/h	0.0007326776754 kW
3 BTU/h	0.0008792132105 kW
3.5 BTU/h	0.001025748746 kW
4 BTU/h	0.001172284281 kW
4.5 BTU/h	0.001318819816 kW
5 BTU/h	0.001465355351 kW
5.5 BTU/h	0.001611890886 kW
6 BTU/h	0.001758426421 kW
6.5 BTU/h	0.001904961956 kW
7 BTU/h	0.002051497491 kW
7.5 BTU/h	0.002198033026 kW
8 BTU/h	0.002344568561 kW
8.5 BTU/h	0.002491104096 kW
9 BTU/h	0.002637639632 kW
9.5 BTU/h	0.002784175167 kW
10 BTU/h	0.002930710702 kW
11 BTU/h	0.003223781772 kW
12 BTU/h	0.003516852842 kW
13 BTU/h	0.003809923912 kW
14 BTU/h	0.004102994982 kW
15 BTU/h	0.004396066053 kW
16 BTU/h	0.004689137123 kW
17 BTU/h	0.004982208193 kW
18 BTU/h	0.005275279263 kW
19 BTU/h	0.005568350333 kW
20 BTU/h	0.005861421403 kW
25 BTU/h	0.007326776754 kW
30 BTU/h	0.008792132105 kW
35 BTU/h	0.01025748746 kW
40 BTU/h	0.01172284281 kW
45 BTU/h	0.01318819816 kW
50 BTU/h	0.01465355351 kW
55 BTU/h	0.01611890886 kW
60 BTU/h	0.01758426421 kW
65 BTU/h	0.01904961956 kW
70 BTU/h	0.02051497491 kW
75 BTU/h	0.02198033026 kW
80 BTU/h	0.02344568561 kW
85 BTU/h	0.02491104096 kW
90 BTU/h	0.02637639632 kW
95 BTU/h	0.02784175167 kW
100 BTU/h	0.02930710702 kW
120 BTU/h	0.03516852842 kW
125 BTU/h	0.03663388377 kW
130 BTU/h	0.03809923912 kW
140 BTU/h	0.04102994982 kW
150 BTU/h	0.04396066053 kW
160 BTU/h	0.04689137123 kW
175 BTU/h	0.05128743728 kW
180 BTU/h	0.05275279263 kW
200 BTU/h	0.05861421403 kW
225 BTU/h	0.06594099079 kW
250 BTU/h	0.07326776754 kW
275 BTU/h	0.0805945443 kW
300 BTU/h	0.08792132105 kW
350 BTU/h	0.1025748746 kW
400 BTU/h	0.1172284281 kW
450 BTU/h	0.1318819816 kW
500 BTU/h	0.1465355351 kW
600 BTU/h	0.1758426421 kW
700 BTU/h	0.2051497491 kW
750 BTU/h	0.2198033026 kW
800 BTU/h	0.2344568561 kW
900 BTU/h	0.2637639632 kW
1000 BTU/h	0.2930710702 kW
1200 BTU/h	0.3516852842 kW
1250 BTU/h	0.3663388377 kW
1500 BTU/h	0.4396066053 kW
1750 BTU/h	0.5128743728 kW
2000 BTU/h	0.5861421403 kW
2500 BTU/h	0.7326776754 kW
3000 BTU/h	0.8792132105 kW
4000 BTU/h	1.172284281 kW
4500 BTU/h	1.318819816 kW
5000 BTU/h	1.465355351 kW
6000 BTU/h	1.758426421 kW
7000 BTU/h	2.051497491 kW
7500 BTU/h	2.198033026 kW
8000 BTU/h	2.344568561 kW
9000 BTU/h	2.637639632 kW
10000 BTU/h	2.930710702 kW
15000 BTU/h	4.396066053 kW
20000 BTU/h	5.861421403 kW
25000 BTU/h	7.326776754 kW
50000 BTU/h	14.65355351 kW
75000 BTU/h	21.98033026 kW
100000 BTU/h	29.30710702 kW

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert BTUs per Hour to Kilowatts?

Converting between btus per hour (BTU/h) and kilowatts (kW) is one of the most common power conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert BTU/h to kW saves time and prevents errors.

Power conversions (BTU/h to kW) are essential for automotive enthusiasts, electrical engineers, and athletes. Car buyers frequently convert horsepower to kilowatts to compare engine performance across international brands. In electrical engineering, sizing generators and motors requires consistent power units to prevent overloads and ensure compatibility. Cyclists and rowers use power meters to track output in watts, converting these figures to estimate calorie burn or compare efforts. Misinterpreting power ratings can result in buying underpowered equipment or damaging electrical systems, highlighting the need for accurate conversion tools.

How to Convert BTUs per Hour to Kilowatts

To convert btus per hour to kilowatts, use the following formula:

kW = BTU/h × 0.0002930710702

Example: 1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW

For example, 5 BTU/h = 0.001465355351 kW, 10 BTU/h = 0.002930710702 kW, and 100 BTU/h = 0.02930710702 kW. For larger values, 1000 BTU/h = 0.2930710702 kW. Conversely, 1 kW = 3412.141633 BTU/h. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

kW vs kWh: kW is power (rate), kWh is energy (total used).
HP variations: Mechanical HP (~745.7W) vs Metric HP (~735.5W).
Apparent Power: Watts vs Volt-Amps (VA) differ due to power factor.

Pro Tips

LED bulbs: A 10W LED replaces a 60W incandescent (saves energy).
Appliance labels: Check the back label for Wattage to avoid overloading strips.
Solar panels: Ratings are 'Peak Watts' (ideal conditions), expect less in reality.

What is a BTU per Hour?

A unit of power representing energy rate (BTU/h).

HVAC appliance ratings.

What is a Kilowatt?

The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It measures the rate at which energy is used or generated.

Kilowatts are used to measure the power output of engines (motors), heaters, and residential electricity consumption rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilowatts are in 1 btu per hour?

1 BTU/h equals 0.0002930710702 kW. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert btus per hour to kilowatts?

Multiply the value in BTU/h by the conversion factor. For example, 10 BTU/h = 0.002930710702 kW. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the btus per hour to kilowatts conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert btus per hour to kilowatts offline?

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What is the difference between btus per hour and kilowatts?

BTUs per Hour (BTU/h) and Kilowatts (kW) are both units of power but belong to different measurement systems. 1 BTU/h = 0.0002930710702 kW. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

BTUs per Hour → Kilowatts