BTU to Kilowatts Converter
Convert energy from BTUs to kilowatts (kW).
British Thermal Units (BTU) to Kilowatts (kW) Conversion
To convert BTU per hour (BTU/h) to kilowatts (kW), use the following conversion factor:
Conversion Formula
The formula becomes:
kW = BTU/hr × 0.00029307107Where:
- kW = Power in kilowatts (kW)
- BTU/hr = Power in British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr)
Let’s break down these energy measurements in a way that’s easy to understand:
British Thermal Units (BTU)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a unit of heat energy. It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- Scientific Definition: 1 BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- Real-world Example: A typical air conditioning unit might have a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU/hr.
- Common Usage: Used in heating and cooling systems, such as HVAC units and refrigerators.
Kilowatts (kW)
Kilowatts are a standard unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer:
- Scientific Definition: 1 kW = 1,000 Watts.
- Real-world Example: A typical electric kettle might use around 2 kW of power.
- Common Usage: Used in household appliances, industrial machines, and power generation.
BTU to Kilowatts (kW) Conversion Table
Formula: kW = BTU/hr × 0.00029307107
| Power (BTU/hr) | Power (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/hr | 0.000293 kW |
| 10 BTU/hr | 0.00293 kW |
| 100 BTU/hr | 0.0293 kW |
| 1000 BTU/hr | 0.293 kW |
| 5000 BTU/hr | 1.465 kW |
| 10000 BTU/hr | 2.931 kW |
| 50000 BTU/hr | 14.650 kW |
| 100000 BTU/hr | 29.301 kW |
