Convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) (kwh) to BTU (IT) (btu)
Category: Energy
1 kwh = 3412.141633 btu
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert kilowatt-hour (kwh) to btu (it)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Energy and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Handy values for Kilowatt-hour (kWh) → BTU (IT). Click a value to open that exact result.
Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Confusing calorie (cal) with kilocalorie (kcal) on nutrition labels.
- Treating BTU definitions interchangeably without noting standard (IT vs other).
Unit facts
- Kilowatt-hour (kWh): Kilowatt-hour (kWh) = 1,000 Wh = 3.6 MJ; main electricity billing unit.
- BTU (IT): British thermal unit (BTU IT) ≈ 1,055.06 J; common in HVAC ratings.
About Energy
Energy is the capacity to do work. Joules form the SI base; Wh/kWh align with metering and batteries; calories and BTU survive in nutrition and HVAC. Conversions bridge mechanical, thermal, and electrical perspectives.
About Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Equals 1,000 Wh. Used by utilities and home energy monitoring; easy to relate to monthly costs.
History: Standard billing unit; maps neatly to real-world appliance usage and tariffs.
About BTU (IT)
British thermal unit (BTU)
≈1,055.06 J (IT). Common in HVAC sizing and fuel energy content (per lb or per ft³).
History: Industrial steam era popularized BTU; persists for practical North American engineering.
Related conversions from kwh
- kwh → cal Calorie (cal)
- kwh → j Joule (J)
- kwh → kcal Kilocalorie (kcal)
- kwh → wh Watt-hour (Wh)
Related conversions to btu
- cal → btu Calorie (cal)
- j → btu Joule (J)
- kcal → btu Kilocalorie (kcal)
- wh → btu Watt-hour (Wh)