Power Converter

Convert between watts and other practical power units.

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LED bulb 10 W
Refrigerator average 150 W
Electric kettle 1500 W
Laptop charger 65 W
Toaster 1200 W
Hair dryer 1800 W

Formula

kW = BTU/h × 0.0002930711

Example

Example: convert 2 BTU per hour to kilowatts.

2 BTU/h = 0.00058614 kW

Conversion table

BTU per hour (BTU/h) kilowatts (kW)
1 BTU/h 0.00029307 kW
2 BTU/h 0.00058614 kW
5 BTU/h 0.00146536 kW
10 BTU/h 0.00293071 kW
20 BTU/h 0.00586142 kW
50 BTU/h 0.01465355 kW
100 BTU/h 0.02930711 kW

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert BTU per hour to kilowatts

  1. Start with the value in BTU per hour (BTU/h).
  2. Multiply it by 0.0002930711.
  3. The result is the measurement in kilowatts (kW).

Example: 2 BTU/h → 0.00058614 kW

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 2 BTU per hour in kilowatts?

2 BTU per hour is about 0.00058614 kilowatts.

How many kilowatts is 1 BTU per hour?

1 BTU per hour is about 0.000293071 kilowatts.

How many BTU per hour is 1 kilowatt?

1 kilowatt is about 3412.1 BTU per hour.

What is the difference between BTU per hour and kilowatts?

Both measure power, but they are commonly used in different contexts. The watt (W) is the SI unit and is widely used in electrical/device specs, while horsepower (hp) is a traditional unit often used to describe engines and machinery.

Where are BTU per hour and kilowatts used?

Watts are common in electrical power/consumption (devices, appliances, lighting). Horsepower is commonly used for mechanical power (engines, pumps, compressors, machinery).

Why does 1 BTU per hour equal 0.000293071 kilowatts?

Because power units are defined with a fixed relationship, which determines the conversion factor.