Quick answer: 1 BTU in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
1 BTU equals 0.000293071 kWh. To convert BTU to Kilowatt-hour (kWh), multiply by 0.000293071 using the free calculator above — no signup needed.
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The Energy & Work Converter converts between 7 different units, including Joule, Kilojoule, Calorie, Kilocalorie (kcal), Watt-hour (Wh). The base unit is the Joule, and every other unit on this page is defined as an exact multiple of it. Type any value into the calculator above to convert instantly — free, unlimited, no signup and nothing to install.
Common equivalents: 1 Joule = 0.001 Kilojoule, 0.239006 Calorie, 0.000239006 Kilocalorie (kcal).
Scale of this category: the smallest unit is the Joule (J) and the largest is the Kilowatt-hour (kWh) (kWh).
Last updated: 2026-09-15
Energy & Work conversion factors
| Unit | Symbol | Value in Joule |
|---|---|---|
| Joule | J | 1 J = 1 J |
| Kilojoule | kJ | 1 kJ = 1000 J |
| Calorie | cal | 1 cal = 4.184 J |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | kcal | 1 kcal = 4184 J |
| Watt-hour (Wh) | Wh | 1 Wh = 3600 J |
| Kilowatt-hour (kWh) | kWh | 1 kWh = 3600000 J |
| BTU | BTU | 1 BTU = 1055.06 J |
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How much is 1 BTU in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.000293071
- 1 BTU = 0.000293071 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
How much is 100 BTU in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 100 by the conversion factor 0.000293071
- 100 BTU = 0.0293071 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
How much is 1000 BTU in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
- Multiply 1000 by the conversion factor 0.000293071
- 1000 BTU = 0.293071 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Quick Conversion Reference Table
| BTU (BTU) | Kilowatt-hour (kWh) (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU (BTU) | 0.000293071 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 2 BTU (BTU) | 0.000586142 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 5 BTU (BTU) | 0.00146536 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 10 BTU (BTU) | 0.00293071 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 20 BTU (BTU) | 0.00586142 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 50 BTU (BTU) | 0.0146536 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 100 BTU (BTU) | 0.0293071 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 500 BTU (BTU) | 0.146536 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
| 1000 BTU (BTU) | 0.293071 kWh (Kilowatt-hour (kWh)) |
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FAQ
How much is 1 BTU in Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
1 BTU = 0.000293071 Kilowatt-hour (kWh).
How do I convert BTU to Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
Enter your value in BTU into the converter above and the result in Kilowatt-hour (kWh) appears instantly. 1 BTU equals 0.000293071 kWh — just multiply your value by 0.000293071.
What is the formula for BTU to Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
The formula is: value in Kilowatt-hour (kWh) = value in BTU × 0.000293071. For example, 100 BTU × 0.000293071 = 0.0293071 kWh.
Is this BTU to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) converter free and accurate?
Yes. This BTU to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) converter is 100% free, uses the exact international conversion factor (0.000293071), and works on any device with no signup.
How do I convert Kilowatt-hour (kWh) back to BTU?
To convert back, divide by 0.000293071 (or multiply by 3412.14). You can also use our dedicated How Many BTU in 1 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)? page for instant results.
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Which Energy & Work units are supported?
This converter supports 7 units: Joule, Kilojoule, Calorie, Kilocalorie (kcal), Watt-hour (Wh), Kilowatt-hour (kWh), BTU.