How Many BTUs in a Kilowatt?

Quick Answer
1 Kilowatt = 0.948 BTUs

1 kW = 0.948 BTU

Formula

BTU = kW × 0.948

Conversion Table

Kilowatts (kW)BTUs (BTU)
1 kW0.948 BTU
2 kW1.896 BTU
5 kW4.739 BTU
10 kW9.478 BTU
20 kW18.956 BTU
50 kW47.391 BTU
100 kW94.781 BTU
500 kW473.907 BTU
1,000 kW947.813 BTU

Worked Examples

Convert 5 kW to BTU:
5 kW × 0.948 = 4.739 BTU
Convert 10 kW to BTU:
10 kW × 0.948 = 9.478 BTU
Convert 50 kW to BTU:
50 kW × 0.948 = 47.391 BTU

FAQ

How many BTUs are in 1 Kilowatt?
There are 0.948 BTUs in 1 Kilowatt. Formula: BTU = kW × 0.948.
How to convert Kilowatts to BTUs?
To convert Kilowatts to BTUs, multiply the number of Kilowatts by 0.948. For example, 10 kW = 9.478 BTU.
How many BTUs are in 100 Kilowatts?
There are 94.781 BTUs in 100 Kilowatts. Calculation: 100 × 0.948 = 94.781.