Convert Kilowatt-hour to British thermal unit

One kWh equals 3,412.12822 BTU. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kilowatt-hour and British thermal unit in real time.

Formula

kWh × 3,412.12822 = BTU

Example: 1 kWh = 3,412.12822 BTU

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.

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.