kilowatts to BTU/hr Converter
Convert kilowatts to BTU/hr instantly with a reference conversion table.
| kilowatts | BTU/hr |
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How to convert kilowatts to BTU/hr
Enter your value
Type the number of kilowatts you want to convert into the left box. The result in btu/hr appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — BTU/hr to kilowatts. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
About kilowatts and BTU/hr
kilowatts and BTU/hr are common power measurements.
1 kW = 3,412 BTU/hr. Air conditioning is rated in BTUs/hr (or 'tons' of refrigeration — 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/hr ≈ 3.52 kW). A typical split-unit for a bedroom is 9,000-12,000 BTU/hr = 2.6-3.5 kW. US and international ratings are compared using this conversion.
| kilowatts | BTU/hr |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 3.412 |
| 0.01 | 34.12 |
| 0.1 | 341.2 |
| 0.5 | 1706 |
| 1 | 3412 |
| 2 | 6824 |