BTU per Hour to Kilowatt Converter
Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
Quick Conversions
How to Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
Converting British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/h) to kilowatts (kW) is a common conversion. One BTU/h is equal to approximately 0.000293071 kilowatts.
Formula
Kilowatts = BTU/h × 0.000293071
or
kW = BTU/h × 0.000293071
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in BTU/h
- Multiply that number by 0.000293071
- The result is the equivalent amount in kilowatts
Examples
- 1 BTU/h = 0.000293071 kW
- 1000 BTU/h = 0.293071 kW
- 3412.14 BTU/h = 1 kW
When to Convert BTU per Hour to Kilowatts
This conversion is essential for sizing heating and cooling equipment, calculating energy consumption, and understanding the thermal performance of various systems.
Common BTU per Hour to Kilowatts Conversions
Here is a table of common BTU per hour to kilowatt conversions for quick reference:
| BTU/h | Kilowatts (kW) | BTU/h | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000293071 | 1000 | 0.293071 |
| 10 | 0.00293071 | 10,000 | 2.93071 |
| 100 | 0.0293071 | 100,000 | 29.3071 |
| 1000 | 0.293071 | 1,000,000 | 293.071 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilowatts are in a BTU per hour?
There are approximately 0.000293071 kilowatts in one BTU per hour.
Why is the conversion factor 0.000293071?
One BTU is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. One kilowatt is 1,000 watts, and one watt is approximately 3.41214 BTU/h. Therefore, one BTU/h is 1 / 3.41214 = 0.293071 watts, and 0.293071 / 1,000 = 0.000293071 kilowatts.