Convert kW to BTU/hr
kilowatts to BTU per hour. Enter a value to convert, or use the kW to BTU/hr chart further down the page.
1 kilowatt equals 3,412.14 BTU per hour. Going the other way, 1 BTU per hour = 0.000293071 kilowatts.
How to convert kW to BTU/hr
To convert kilowatts to BTU per hour, multiply the kilowatt value by 3412.141633. You can also divide by 0.0002930710702 to get the same answer.
BTU/h = kW × 3412.141633
Worked example
Convert 15 kW to BTU per hour:
15 kW = 51,182.1 BTU/h
kW to BTU/hr conversion chart
Use this kW to BTU/hr table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilowatts (kW) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 34.1214 BTU/h |
| 0.1 kW | 341.214 BTU/h |
| 1 kW | 3,412.14 BTU/h |
| 2 kW | 6,824.28 BTU/h |
| 3 kW | 10,236.4 BTU/h |
| 5 kW | 17,060.7 BTU/h |
| 10 kW | 34,121.4 BTU/h |
| 20 kW | 68,242.8 BTU/h |
| 50 kW | 170,607 BTU/h |
| 100 kW | 341,214 BTU/h |
| 1,000 kW | 3,412,140 BTU/h |
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
What is a BTU per hour?
BTU per hour rates the capacity of heaters and air conditioners. 12,000 BTU/h is one “ton” of cooling.
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU/hr are in a kilowatt?
1 kW equals 3,412.14 BTU/hr. Going the other way, 1 BTU/hr is 0.000293071 kW.
How do you convert kW to BTU/hr?
To convert kilowatts to BTU per hour, multiply the kilowatt value by 3412.141633. You can also divide by 0.0002930710702 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kW in BTU/hr?
10 kW equals 34,121.4 BTU/hr. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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