kW to BTU/hr converter (kW to BTU/hr)
Convert kW (kW) to BTU/hr (BTU/hr) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert kW to BTU/hr
1 kilowatt (kW) is equal to 3412.14163 BTU per hour (BTU/hr).
P(BTUhr) = P(kW) × 3412.14163
Multiply the power in kW by 3412.14163:
Example: Convert 5 kW to BTU/hr:
P(BTUhr) = 5 × 3412.14163 = 17060.7082 BTUhr
What is a kW?
The kW (kW) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a BTU/hr?
The BTU/hr (BTU/hr) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts power from kW into BTU/hr. One kW equals 3412.14163 BTU/hr.
kW to BTU/hr conversion table
Common kW values and the matching BTU/hr result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| kW (kW) | BTU/hr (BTU/hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 3412.14163 BTU/hr |
| 2 kW | 6824.28326 BTU/hr |
| 5 kW | 17060.70815 BTU/hr |
| 10 kW | 34121.4163 BTU/hr |
| 20 kW | 68242.8326 BTU/hr |
| 50 kW | 170607.0815 BTU/hr |
| 100 kW | 341214.163 BTU/hr |
| 200 kW | 682428.326 BTU/hr |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a kW-to-BTU/hr converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the BTU/hr result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
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FAQ
How many BTU/hr are in 1 kW?
1 kW = 3412.14163 BTU/hr.
How do I convert kW to BTU/hr?
Multiply the power in kW by 3412.14163:
Is this kW to BTU/hr converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.