How Many BTUs in a Kilowatt-hour?

Quick Answer
1 Kilowatt-hour = 3,412.13 BTUs

1 kWh = 3,412.13 BTU

Formula

BTU = kWh × 3,412.13

Conversion Table

Kilowatt-hours (kWh)BTUs (BTU)
1 kWh3,412.13 BTU
2 kWh6,824.26 BTU
5 kWh17,060.6 BTU
10 kWh34,121.3 BTU
20 kWh68,242.6 BTU
50 kWh170,606 BTU
100 kWh341,213 BTU
500 kWh1,706,060 BTU
1,000 kWh3,412,130 BTU

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kWh to BTU:
5 kWh × 3,412.13 = 17,060.6 BTU
Convert 10 kWh to BTU:
10 kWh × 3,412.13 = 34,121.3 BTU
Convert 50 kWh to BTU:
50 kWh × 3,412.13 = 170,606 BTU

FAQ

How many BTUs are in 1 Kilowatt-hour?
There are 3,412.13 BTUs in 1 Kilowatt-hour. Formula: BTU = kWh × 3,412.13.
How to convert Kilowatt-hours to BTUs?
To convert Kilowatt-hours to BTUs, multiply the number of Kilowatt-hours by 3,412.13. For example, 10 kWh = 34,121.3 BTU.
How many BTUs are in 100 Kilowatt-hours?
There are 341,213 BTUs in 100 Kilowatt-hours. Calculation: 100 × 3,412.13 = 341,213.