British Thermal Units to Watt-hours

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1 btu = — wh

Quick reference

British Thermal Units (btu)Watt-hours (wh)

Formula

Watt-hours = british thermal units × 0.29307222

Multiply the british thermal units value by 0.29307222222222223 to get watt-hours. To reverse — divide watt-hours by 0.29307222222222223 to get british thermal units.

About this conversion

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. Widely used in HVAC and heating systems. Learn more →

The watt-hour (Wh) is an energy unit equal to one watt of power used for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference