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Kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert kilowatt-hour values into british thermal unit (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 kWh = 3,412.14163312794 BTU
1 BTU = 0.000293071070172222 kWh
Example: 120 kWh = 409,456.995975353 BTU
Kilowatt-hour
A kilowatt-hour is the energy used by one kilowatt over one hour.
History: It became standard with electrical billing and metering.
Current use: Kilowatt-hours are used on utility bills and battery capacity discussions.
Also written as kWh, kilowatt hour, kilowatt hours, kilowatt-hours.
British thermal unit (IT)
One BTU is the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit under defined conditions.
History: It comes from older heating and steam engineering practice.
Current use: BTU is used in HVAC, heating, and appliance ratings.
Also written as BTU, btu, btus, British thermal units.
Kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit (IT) table
| Kilowatt-hour [kWh] | British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kWh | 34.1214163312794 BTU |
| 0.1 kWh | 341.214163312794 BTU |
| 1 kWh | 3,412.14163312794 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6,824.28326625588 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17,060.7081656397 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34,121.4163312794 BTU |
| 20 kWh | 68,242.8326625588 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170,607.081656397 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341,214.163312794 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal unit (IT) (BTU) are in one Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
One Kilowatt-hour equals 3,412.14163312794 British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert Kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Kilowatt-hour value by 3,412.14163312794 to get the result in British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) back to Kilowatt-hour?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 0.000293071070172222 to get back to Kilowatt-hour.
What is 120 Kilowatt-hour in British thermal unit (IT)?
120 Kilowatt-hour equals 409,456.995975353 British thermal unit (IT).