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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 ร— 0.00029307107

Where:

  • 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 ร— 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

Author

  • Manish Kumar

    Manish holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and an M.Tech in Power Systems, with over 10 years of experience in Metro Rail Systems, specializing in advanced rail infrastructure. He is also a NASM-certified fitness and nutrition coach with more than a decade of experience in weightlifting and fat loss coaching. With expertise in gym-based training, lifting techniques, and biomechanics, Manish combines his technical mindset with his passion for fitness.

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