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BTU/h to kW converter

Convert British thermal units per hour to kilowatts and tons of refrigeration for air conditioners, heaters and boilers. 12 000 Btu/h is 3.517 kW.

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Formula

kW = Btu/h × 0.000293071
Btu/h = kW × 3412.14

Worked example: 12000 Btu/h × 0.000293071 = 3.51685 kW.

Conversion table: Btu/h to kW

Btu/hkWTR
10000.2930710.0833333
50001.465360.416667
60001.758430.5
90002.637640.75
120003.516851
180005.275281.5
240007.033712
3600010.55063
4800014.06744
6000017.58435
10000029.30718.33333

Conversion table: kW to Btu/h

kWBtu/h
10003412140
50001.7061 × 10⁷
60002.0473 × 10⁷
90003.0709 × 10⁷
120004.0946 × 10⁷
180006.1419 × 10⁷
240008.1891 × 10⁷
360001.2284 × 10⁸
480001.6378 × 10⁸
600002.0473 × 10⁸
1000003.4121 × 10⁸

FAQ

How do I convert Btu/h to kW?
Multiply by 0.000293071. To go back, multiply by 3412.14.

How many kW is a 12 000 BTU air conditioner?
3.517 kW of cooling, one ton of refrigeration. Its electrical input is lower, about a third of that.

How do I convert kW to Btu/h?
Multiply by 3 412.14.

Where can I convert other power units?
The power unit converter converts between every unit of power on the site.