BTU to kWh Converter

Formula

The formula to convert BTU to kilowatt hours (kWh) is:

\[ \text{kWh} = \frac{\text{BTU}}{\text{CF}} \]

Where:

\( \text{kWh} \) is the energy in kilowatt hours
\( \text{BTU} \) is the energy in British Thermal Units
\( \text{CF} \) is the conversion factor (3412.14 BTU/kWh)

What is BTU?

BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is a unit of energy used in the power, steam generation, heating, and air conditioning industries. It is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. BTUs are commonly used to measure the energy content of fuels and the power of heating and cooling systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following value:

Energy (\( \text{BTU} \)): 6824.28 BTU

Step 1: Divide the energy in BTU by the conversion factor:

\[ \frac{6824.28}{3412.14} = 2 \]

Therefore, the energy is 2 kWh.