Convert British thermal unit to Kilowatt-hour

One BTU equals 0.0002930722222 kWh. This converter allows you to easily convert between British thermal unit and Kilowatt-hour in real time.

Formula

BTU × 0.0002930722222 = kWh

Example: 1 BTU = 0.0002930722222 kWh

What is British thermal unit?

The British thermal unit is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is primarily used in the American HVAC industry, where air conditioner capacity is rated in BTU per hour (12,000 BTU/h equals one ton of refrigeration). Residential air conditioners typically range from 5,000 to 25,000 BTU/h. Natural gas is also traded in BTU, with one cubic foot containing about 1,000 BTU. One BTU equals approximately 1,055 joules.

What is Kilowatt-hour?

The kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours and is the standard billing unit for household electricity. An average Japanese household uses about 300 kWh per month, and electricity costs roughly 25 to 40 yen per kWh. Electric vehicle batteries range from about 40 to 100 kWh, providing approximately 6 to 8 km of range per kWh. Solar panel output is also measured in kWh.