Power and Energy
kWhtoBTU
Convert kilowatt-hours (kWh) to International Table BTUs (BTU).
Factor1 kWh = 3412.142 BTU
Converter
kWh
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
BTU
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
BTU = kWh × 3412.142
Multiply any value in kilowatt-hours by 3412.142 to obtain the value in International Table BTUs.
Worked example
Convert 1 kWh to BTU.
- 01Start with 1 kWh.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 3412.142 = 3412.14 BTU.
Result1 kWh = 3412.14 BTU
Conversion table
| kWh | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3412.1 |
| 2 | 6824.3 |
| 5 | 17061 |
| 10 | 34121 |
| 20 | 68243 |
| 50 | 1.7061e+5 |
| 100 | 3.4121e+5 |
| 200 | 6.8243e+5 |
| 500 | 1.7061e+6 |
| 1000 | 3.4121e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from kWh to BTU?
1 kWh equals 3412.142 BTU. To convert, multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 3412.142.
How do I convert 1 kWh to BTU?
1 kWh = 3412.14 BTU. For any value, multiply by 3412.142.
How do I convert BTU back to kWh?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.0002930711. So 1 BTU = 0.000293071 kWh.
When would I need to convert kilowatt-hour to International Table BTU?
Energy conversions are needed when reconciling fuel/electrical billing, calculating thermal duties, and aligning calorimetry or HHV/LHV figures across data sources.
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).