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BTU to kWh Converter
1 BTU = 0.000293 kWh. Enter any value and the result updates instantly.
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Accuracy and rounding
Translate a heat-energy quantity into the electricity billing unit kWh.
Energy units share a fixed joule reference. Food Calories are kilocalories, while a small calorie is 4.1868 joules.
For billing, nutrition, or engineering, match the precision of the original kWh data and keep the energy/power distinction explicit.
How to convert BTU to kWh
- Type the BTU value in the calculator.
- Keep BTU selected as the from unit and kWh selected as the to unit.
- Use the instant result, or copy it with the copy button.
BTU to kWh chart
| BTU | kWh |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 0.000293 kWh |
| 10 BTU | 0.002931 kWh |
| 100 BTU | 0.02931 kWh |
| 1,000 BTU | 0.29307 kWh |
| 3,412.14 BTU | 1 kWh |
| 34,121.4 BTU | 10 kWh |
Formula
kWh = BTU x 0.00029307107
Example: 1 BTU = 0.000293 kWh.
Source
Energy factors from NIST SI conversion tables, using the joule as the shared reference unit.
Common questions
How do I convert BTU to kWh?
Enter the BTU value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. 1 BTU = 0.000293 kWh.
What should I watch out for?
Do not confuse energy with power: kWh is accumulated energy, while kW is a rate of energy transfer.
Where does this energy conversion come from?
Energy factors from NIST SI conversion tables, using the joule as the shared reference unit. ConverterBase uses stable definitions and fixed conversion factors, not live or rounded market data.