Convert Kilowatt to BTU per hour

One kW equals 3,412.141633 BTU/h. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kilowatt and BTU per hour in real time.

Formula

kW × 3,412.141633 = BTU/h

Example: 1 kW = 3,412.141633 BTU/h

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts and is widely used for home and industrial electrical equipment. Air conditioners are rated at 2.2 to 7.1 kW, induction cooktops at 2 to 3 kW, and EV chargers at 3 to 6 kW for Level 2 or 50 to 150 kW for DC fast charging. Residential solar panel systems are also described in kilowatts, such as a 4 kW system.

What is BTU per hour?

BTU per hour is a unit of power used primarily in the American HVAC industry for rating heating and cooling capacity. Residential air conditioners range from about 5,000 to 25,000 BTU/h, with 12,000 BTU/h equaling one ton of refrigeration. Gas furnaces and boilers are also rated in BTU/h. One BTU/h equals approximately 0.293 watts.