How to convert watts to BTU per hour
Multiply the number of watts by 3.41214. That is all there is to it, because the factor between watts and BTU per hour never changes.
Formula
BTU/h = W × 3.41214
Example: 1,000 watts × 3.41214 ≈ 3,412.14 BTU per hour.
Watts to BTU/h chart
| Watts (W) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 3.4121 BTU/h |
| 10 W | 34.1214 BTU/h |
| 50 W | 170.6071 BTU/h |
| 100 W | 341.2142 BTU/h |
| 250 W | 853.0354 BTU/h |
| 500 W | 1,706.07 BTU/h |
| 746 W | 2,545.46 BTU/h |
| 1,000 W | 3,412.14 BTU/h |
| 1,500 W | 5,118.21 BTU/h |
| 2,000 W | 6,824.28 BTU/h |
| 5,000 W | 17,060.71 BTU/h |
| 10,000 W | 34,121.42 BTU/h |
Values are rounded to six decimals below 1, four decimals up to 1,000 and two decimals above. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
One BTU per hour is 0.2930710702 watts.
Need the other direction? Use the BTU/h to Watts converter. For every power unit at once, open the Power Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many BTU per hour are in a watt?
There are 3.41214 BTU per hour in one watt.
How do I convert watts to BTU per hour?
Multiply the number of watts by 3.41214. For example: 1,000 watts × 3.41214 ≈ 3,412.14 BTU per hour.
What is 1,000 watts in BTU per hour?
1,000 watts equals 3,412.14 BTU per hour.