Conversion Formula
$$E_{\text{BTU}} = E_{\text{kWh}} \times 3412.14$$
Multiply kilowatt-hours by 3412.14 to get BTU.
kWh to BTU Conversion Table
| Kilowatt-hour (kWh) | British Thermal Unit (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 341.214 |
| 0.5 | 1,706.07 |
| 1 | 3,412.14 |
| 2 | 6,824.28 |
| 5 | 17,060.7 |
| 10 | 34,121.4 |
| 25 | 85,303.5 |
| 50 | 170,607 |
| 100 | 341,214 |
| 250 | 853,035 |
| 500 | 1,706,070 |
| 1,000 | 3,412,140 |
kWh to BTU in Engineering
Energy conversions span mechanical, thermal, electrical, and chemical engineering. BTU and therms are standard for HVAC and natural gas, kWh for electrical systems, and joules for scientific calculations.
Kilowatt-hour: Standard unit for electrical energy billing and consumption. 1 kWh = 3.6 MJ.
British Thermal Unit: Standard US thermal energy unit. Essential for HVAC, heating, and natural gas calculations.