Convert kilowatt to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to kilowatt.
1 kW = 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/s. To convert kilowatt to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.948451652677; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435 kW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kW = 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.05435 kW
- 10 kW = 9.48451652677 Btu(th)/s
- 100 kW = 94.8451652677 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Kilowatt to Btu (Th)/second
1 kW = 0.948451652677005 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 kW to Btu(th)/s:
15 kW = 15 × 0.948451652677005 Btu(th)/s = 14.2267747901551 Btu(th)/s
Kilowatt to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| kilowatt | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 kW | 1.89690330535 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 kW | 2.84535495803 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 kW | 4.74225826339 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 kW | 9.48451652677 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 kW | 18.9690330535 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 kW | 47.4225826339 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 kW | 94.8451652677 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 kW | 474.225826339 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 kW | 948.451652677 Btu(th)/s |
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.
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilowatt in Btu (th)/second?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 0.948451652677 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert kilowatt to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 0.948451652677. For example, 25 kW × 0.948451652677 = 23.7112913169 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 kilowatt in Btu (th)/second?
10 kW = 9.48451652677 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kW equals only 0.948451652677 Btu(th)/s.