Kilowatts to BTU/hr Converter

Convert power from kilowatts (kW) to BTUs per hour (BTU/hr).

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Kilowatts (kW) to British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr) Conversion

To convert kilowatts (kW) to British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr), you can use the following formula:

The formula becomes:

BTU/hr = kW × 3,412.142

Where:

Let’s break down these energy measurements in a way that’s easy to understand:

A kilowatt (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 is a unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States:

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.

Formula: BTU/hr = kW ÷ 0.00029307107

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