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British thermal unit to Kilowatt-hour

Convert british thermal unit (BTU) to kilowatt-hour (kWh) — with the exact factor, a quick-reference table and a free converter that works offline.

1 BTU = 0.0002930711 kWh

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Conversion table

British thermal unit (BTU)Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
100 BTU0.02930711 kWh
500 BTU0.1465355 kWh
1,000 BTU0.2930711 kWh
5,000 BTU1.465355 kWh
10,000 BTU2.930711 kWh
50,000 BTU14.65355 kWh
100,000 BTU29.30711 kWh
500,000 BTU146.5355 kWh

How the conversion works

Both units measure energy. One british thermal unit equals exactly 0.0002930711 kWh, so multiply by that factor to convert.

FAQ

How many kilowatt-hours in a british thermal unit?

1 BTU = 0.0002930711 kWh.

How do I convert british thermal unit to kilowatt-hour?

Multiply the british thermal unit value by 0.0002930711. For example, 10 BTU × 0.0002930711 = 0.002930711 kWh.

Where does the factor come from?

The conversion factor is defined in NIST SP 811; both units are energy units converted through joule.

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Conversion factors: NIST SP 811. Computed by the same engine that powers the app.

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