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BTU/hrtokW

Convert British thermal units per hour (BTU/hr) to kilowatts (kW).

Factor1 BTU/hr = 0.0002930711 kW

Converter

BTU/hr

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
14.6536kW

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kW = BTU/hr × 0.0002930711

Multiply any value in British thermal units per hour by 0.0002930711 to obtain the value in kilowatts.

Worked example

Convert 50000 BTU/hr to kW.

  1. 01Start with 50000 BTU/hr.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 50000 × 0.0002930711 = 14.6536 kW.
Result50000 BTU/hr = 14.6536 kW

Conversion table

BTU/hrkW
10.00029307
20.00058614
50.0014654
100.0029307
200.0058614
500.014654
1000.029307
2000.058614
5000.14654
10000.29307

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from BTU/hr to kW?
1 BTU/hr equals 0.0002930711 kW. To convert, multiply the value in British thermal units per hour by 0.0002930711.
How do I convert 1 BTU/hr to kW?
1 BTU/hr = 0.000293071 kW. For any value, multiply by 0.0002930711.
How do I convert kW back to BTU/hr?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 3412.142. So 1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/hr.
When would I need to convert British thermal unit per hour to kilowatt?
Power conversions are common when comparing motor ratings (often kW or hp), thermal duty (BTU/hr or kW), and utility consumption in mixed-unit projects.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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