Kilowatts to BTU/hour Converter
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Precision4 dp
1 Kilowatt = 3412.1416 BTU/hour
Key Formulas
Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)
hp = kW × 1.34102Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457Watt → Kilowatt
kW = W × 0.001Kilowatt → Watt
W = kW × 1000Formula
BTU/h = kW × 3412.14One kilowatt equals 3412 BTU per hour. Since 1 W = 3.412 BTU/h, multiplying by 1000 gives 3412.14 BTU/h per kW. This is standard for HVAC equipment sizing.
Source: NIST SP 811
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
1 kW equals 3412 BTU/h.
1 kW = 3412 BTU/h
5 kW equals 17,060 BTU/h.
5 kW = 17060 BTU/h
10 kW equals 34,120 BTU/h.
10 kW = 34120 BTU/h
2.5 kW equals 8,530 BTU/h.
2.5 kW = 8530 BTU/h