How do I convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) to BTU (IT)?

1 kwh equals 3412.141633 btu using SI-based conversion and precise factors.

What is the formula to convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) to BTU (IT)?

This is a linear unit conversion using a constant factor between units.

Yes, it uses exact definitions or standardized constants (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm).

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Category: Energy

Value From To Precision

3412.141633 btu

1 kwh = 3412.141633 btu

High-precision rounding: 6 decimals

We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Energy and applying exact factors where applicable.

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Energy is capacity to do work; joules, calories, Wh and BTU are common.

Kilowatt-hour (kWh)

1,000 Wh.

History: Utility billing unit.

British thermal unit (BTU)

≈ 1,055.06 J (IT).

History: Steam age heat unit; HVAC standard.