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kWh to BTU Converter
1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU. Enter any value and the result updates instantly.
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Accuracy and rounding
Compare electrical energy with heating and cooling energy ratings.
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 BTU data and keep the energy/power distinction explicit.
How to convert kWh to BTU
- Type the kWh value in the calculator.
- Keep kWh selected as the from unit and BTU selected as the to unit.
- Use the instant result, or copy it with the copy button.
kWh to BTU chart
| kWh | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 3,412.14 BTU |
| 2 kWh | 6,824.28 BTU |
| 5 kWh | 17,060.71 BTU |
| 10 kWh | 34,121.42 BTU |
| 25 kWh | 85,303.54 BTU |
| 50 kWh | 170,607.08 BTU |
| 100 kWh | 341,214.16 BTU |
Formula
BTU = kWh x 3,412.141633127942
Example: 1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU.
Source
Energy factors from NIST SI conversion tables, using the joule as the shared reference unit.
Common questions
How do I convert kWh to BTU?
Enter the kWh value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. 1 kWh = 3,412.14 BTU.
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.