1 kilowatt-hour equals about
3.412 BTU
The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard electrical unit in Europe, while the BTU (British Thermal Unit) is the thermal unit used especially to indicate the power of air conditioners and heat pumps, particularly in American imports or international specifications.
To convert a measurement from kWh to BTU, simply multiply the value by 3,412.14:
To convert from BTU to kWh, perform the inverse operation, dividing by 3,412.14:
This conversion is among the most searched in international markets for those choosing an air conditioner: the cooling power of these devices is traditionally expressed in BTU/h, but to compare it with electrical consumption (in kW) and estimate utility costs, a clear numerical reference between the two units is needed.