Kilowatt to BTU per Hour
1 kW = 3,412.14245012 BTU/h
How to convert kilowatt to btu per hour
Enter the value in kilowatt (kW) above and the equivalent in btu per hour (BTU/h) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when comparing vacuum cleaners or engines (watts vs horsepower).
- A typical home EV charger: 11 kW → that is 37,533.566951 BTU/h in btu per hour.
Typical situations: sizing EV chargers and solar installations (kW); understanding heater labels and fuse loads.
You can also convert in the other direction: BTU per Hour to Kilowatt
Kilowatt to BTU per Hour conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | BTU per Hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,412.14245 |
| 2 | 6,824.2849 |
| 5 | 17,060.712251 |
| 10 | 34,121.424501 |
| 25 | 85,303.561253 |
| 50 | 170,607.122506 |
| 100 | 341,214.245012 |
Watch out for
- Metric hp (PS/CV, 735.5 W) vs mechanical hp (745.7 W): brochures mix them
- kW (power) vs kWh (energy on your bill): a 22 kW charger for 1 hour uses 22 kWh
Frequently asked questions
How many btus per hour is 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 3,412.14245 btus per hour.
What is the formula to convert kilowatt to btus per hour?
The formula is: BTU/h = kW × 3,412.14245.
What is 10 kilowatts in btus per hour?
10 kilowatts = 34,121.424501 btus per hour.