BTU/hr to Kilowatts Conversion Calculator
A British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr) to Kilowatts (kW) Calculator is a tool that converts power measurements between the imperial (BTU/hr) and metric (kW) systems.
- 1 kW ≈ 3412.14 BTU/hr
- 1 BTU/hr ≈ 0.000293071 kW
This converter is essential for HVAC, power generation, and energy efficiency applications where unit standardization is required.
Primary Applications
- HVAC Systems - Sizing air conditioners and heaters
- Power Plants - Measuring thermal output
- Industrial Equipment - Rating boiler and chiller capacities
- Energy Audits - Comparing system efficiencies
- Electrical Engineering - Standardizing power measurements
Practical Examples
Example 1: Air Conditioner Rating
- Input: 24,000 BTU/hr (2-ton AC unit)
- Calculation: 24,000 ÷ 3412.14 ≈ 7.03
- Output: 24,000 BTU/hr = 7.03 kW
Example 2: Industrial Boiler
- Input: 500,000 BTU/hr
- Calculation: 500,000 ÷ 3412.14 ≈ 146.54
- Output: 500,000 BTU/hr = 146.54 kW
Example 3: Small Heater
- Input: 5,000 BTU/hr
- Calculation: 5,000 ÷ 3412.14 ≈ 1.47
- Output: 5,000 BTU/hr = 1.47 kW