Kilowatts to BTU per hour (kW to BTU/h)

Formula

1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h

BTU per hour = kilowatts × 3412.141633 — reverse: kilowatts = BTU per hour × 0.0002930710702

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: W) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

• 5 kW = 17060.7 BTU/h
• 12.5 kW = 42651.8 BTU/h
• 100 kW = 341214 BTU/h

Kilowatts to BTU per hour conversion table

FAQ

How many BTU per hour are in one kilowatt?

1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert kilowatts to BTU per hour?

Multiply the value in kilowatts by 3412.141633: BTU per hour = kilowatts × 3412.141633. For example, 5 kW = 17060.7 BTU/h.

How do I convert BTU per hour back to kilowatts?

Multiply by the inverse factor 0.0002930710702 (kilowatts = BTU per hour × 0.0002930710702), or use the BTU per hour-to-kilowatts page.

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Machine access

• API: GET https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/convert?value=5&from_unit=kW&to_unit=BTU%2Fh
• MCP: server https://tttkmbb.com/mcp, tool convert_units with {"value":5,"from_unit":"kW","to_unit":"BTU/h"}
• Markdown: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-btu-per-hour.md · JSON: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-btu-per-hour.json (add ?value= for a result) · Units: /api/v1/units?quantity=power
• OpenAPI operationId: convert_units. Freshness: static. Authentication: none.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B conversion factors (standard)
• BIPM – The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) (standard)
• Wikipedia – Conversion of units (reference)