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BTU to Kilowatt-hours Converter

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1 BTU = 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours

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Quick Answer

1 British thermal unit equals 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours. To convert btu to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

Reverse: 1 kilowatt-hour = 3,412.14 btu.

BTU to Kilowatt-hours Formula

Formula: value ÷ 3,412.14

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BTU to Kilowatt-hours Conversion Table

BTU (BTU)	Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
1 BTU	0.000293071 kWh
2 BTU	0.000586142 kWh
5 BTU	0.00146536 kWh
10 BTU	0.00293071 kWh
25 BTU	0.00732678 kWh
50 BTU	0.0146536 kWh
100 BTU	0.0293071 kWh
250 BTU	0.0732678 kWh
500 BTU	0.146536 kWh
1,000 BTU	0.293071 kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert btu to kilowatt-hours?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value ÷ 3,412.14.

What is the exact btu to kilowatt-hours conversion factor?

1 British thermal unit = 0.000293071 kilowatt-hours (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 kilowatt-hour = 3,412.14 btu.

What are some common btu to kilowatt-hours conversions?

1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh; 10 BTU = 0.00293071 kWh; 100 BTU = 0.0293071 kWh. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Is a calorie the same as a food Calorie?

No — and the capital letter matters. A food Calorie (with a capital C) is a kilocalorie: 1,000 small calories. This converter treats them correctly: 1 kcal = 4.184 kJ = 1,000 cal. Energy labels on food almost always mean kilocalories, even where the label just says "calories".

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