Conversion Formula
$$P_{\text{kW}} = \frac{P_{\text{BTU/h}}}{3412.14}$$
Divide BTU per hour by 3412.14 to get kilowatts.
BTU/h to kW Conversion Table
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0000293071 |
| 0.5 | 0.000146536 |
| 1 | 0.000293071 |
| 2 | 0.000586142 |
| 5 | 0.00146536 |
| 10 | 0.00293071 |
| 25 | 0.00732678 |
| 50 | 0.0146536 |
| 100 | 0.0293071 |
| 250 | 0.0732678 |
| 500 | 0.146536 |
| 1,000 | 0.293071 |
BTU/h to kW in Engineering
Power conversions are critical for motor selection, HVAC load calculations, electrical system design, and energy analysis. Engineers frequently convert between horsepower, kilowatts, and BTU/h across disciplines.
BTU per Hour: Standard US unit for heating and cooling capacity. Essential for HVAC load calculations.
Kilowatt: Common unit for electrical motors, generators, and building electrical loads.