Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to Btu (th)/hour.
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kW. To convert Btu (th)/hour to kilowatt, multiply the value by 0.0002928751; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kW = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kW
- 1 kW = 3414.42478381 Btu(th)/h
- 10 Btu(th)/h = 0.002928751 kW
- 100 Btu(th)/h = 0.02928751 kW
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Kilowatt
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.0002928751 kW
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to kW:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.0002928751 kW = 0.0043931265 kW
Btu (Th)/hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/hour | kilowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/h | 0.0002928751 kW |
| 2 Btu(th)/h | 0.0005857502 kW |
| 3 Btu(th)/h | 0.0008786253 kW |
| 5 Btu(th)/h | 0.0014643755 kW |
| 10 Btu(th)/h | 0.002928751 kW |
| 20 Btu(th)/h | 0.005857502 kW |
| 50 Btu(th)/h | 0.014643755 kW |
| 100 Btu(th)/h | 0.02928751 kW |
| 500 Btu(th)/h | 0.14643755 kW |
| 1000 Btu(th)/h | 0.2928751 kW |
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/hour in kilowatt?
1 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h) = 0.0002928751 kilowatt (kW).
How do you convert Btu (th)/hour to kilowatt?
Multiply the Btu (th)/hour value by 0.0002928751. For example, 25 Btu(th)/h × 0.0002928751 = 0.0073218775 kW.
What is 10 Btu (th)/hour in kilowatt?
10 Btu(th)/h = 0.002928751 kW.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/hour or the kilowatt?
The kilowatt is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/h equals only 0.0002928751 kW.