How to convert BTU per hour to kilowatts
Formula: kW = BTU/h × 0.000293071
Worked example: 12,000 BTU/h → 12,000 × 0.000293071 = 3.51685 kW
BTU per hour to kilowatts conversion chart
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 5,000 BTU/h | 1.46536 kW |
| 6,000 BTU/h | 1.75843 kW |
| 8,000 BTU/h | 2.34457 kW |
| 9,000 BTU/h | 2.63764 kW |
| 10,000 BTU/h | 2.93071 kW |
| 12,000 BTU/h | 3.51685 kW |
| 15,000 BTU/h | 4.39607 kW |
| 18,000 BTU/h | 5.27528 kW |
| 24,000 BTU/h | 7.03371 kW |
| 30,000 BTU/h | 8.79213 kW |
| 36,000 BTU/h | 10.5506 kW |
| 48,000 BTU/h | 14.0674 kW |
| 60,000 BTU/h | 17.5843 kW |
What is one BTU per hour?
BTU per hour is the US unit for heating and cooling capacity, about 0.293 watt. Window air conditioners range from 5,000 to 15,000 BTU/h, and the label often drops the per hour and simply says BTU.
What is a kilowatt?
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. It rates electric heaters, car engines outside the US, solar installations and home electrical service. Running 1 kW for one hour uses 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.